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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are contraindications for directed coughing?
 
  a. The presence of infection spread by droplet nuclei
  b. Elevated intracranial pressure or intracranial aneurysm
  c. Reduced coronary artery perfusion
  d. Necrotizing pulmonary infection
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

For which of the following patients directed coughing might be contraindicated?
 
  1. Patient with poor coronary artery perfusion
  2. Postoperative upper-abdominal surgery patient
  3. Long-term care patient with retained secretions
  4. Patient with an acute unstable spinal injury
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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parshano

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Directed Cough. See CPG 43-2.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Directed Cough. See CPG 43-2.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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