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michelleunicorn

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If a patient's chest radiograph shows infiltrates in the posterior basal segments of the lower lobes, what postural drainage position would you recommend?
 
  a. Head down, patient supine with a pillow under knees
  b. Patient prone with a pillow under head, bed flat
  c. Patient supine with a pillow under knees, bed flat
  d. Head down, patient prone with a pillow under abdomen

Question 2

In which of the following patients would you consider modifying any head-down positions used for postural drainage?
 
  1. A patient with unstable blood pressure
  2. A patient with a cerebrovascular disorder
  3. A patient with systemic hypertension
  4. A patient with orthopnea
  a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 2 and 4 only



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tofugiraffe

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
You may need to modify head-down positions in patients with unstable cardiovascular status, hypertension, cerebrovascular disorders, or dyspnea related to changes in position.




michelleunicorn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


marict

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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