Author Question: To move secretions in the right and left lower lobe superior bronchi, the client is positioned: ... (Read 52 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

To move secretions in the right and left lower lobe superior bronchi, the client is positioned:

A. Sitting up and leaning forward
B. Flat on the stomach with a pillow
C. On the right side in Trendelenburg's position
D. On the left side with the head elevated

Question 2

To move secretions from the right and left upper lobe bronchi, the client is positioned:

A. Sitting upright
B. Lying on the right side
C. Lying flat with a pillow under the knees
D. Lying on the left side in Trendelenburg's position

Expo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
B. Have client lie flat on stomach with pillow under stomach. Percuss and vibrate below the scapulas on either side of spine.
A. Have client sit in chair and lean forward for left and right upper lobe posterior apical branch.
C. Having the client lying on the right side in Trendelenburg's position could facilitate both the left upper lobe lingular bronchi and the left lower lobe lateral bronchi.
D. On the left side with head elevated is not a correct position.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. Have client lie flat on back with small pillow under knees. Percuss and vibrate just below clavicle on either side of sternum.
A. Have client sit in chair for left and right anterior apical bronchi.
B. Having the client lying on the right side in Trendelenburg's position could facilitate both the left upper lobe lingular bronchi and the left lower lobe lateral bronchi.
D. Lying on the left side in Trendelenburg's position is incorrect position.