A typical mechanical insufflation-exsufflation treatment session ...

[kfurse]

A typical mechanical insufflation-exsufflation treatment session should continue until what point? 1. Secretions are cleared. 2. The vital capacity (VC) returns to baseline. 3. The SpO2 returns to baseline.
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1 and 3 only

Question 2

Which of the following are potential indications for positive airway pressure therapies?
 
  1. Reduce air trapping in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  2. Help mobilize retained secretions.
  3. Prevent or reverse atelectasis.
  4. Optimize bronchodilator delivery.
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[batool]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This process is repeated five or more times until secretions are cleared and the VC and SpO2 re-turn to baseline.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Use of PAP Adjuncts to Airway Clearance Therapy. See CPG 43-3.

[kfurse]

Thank you

[batool]

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