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shofmannx20

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Directed coughing is useful in helping to maintain airway clearance in which of the following cases? 1. Bronchiectasis 2. Acute asthma 3. Cystic fibrosis 4. Spinal cord injury
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  d. 1, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following should be charted after completing a postural drainage treatment? 1. Amount and consistency of sputum produced 2. Patient tolerance of procedure 3. Position(s) used (including time) 4. Any untoward effects observed
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  d. 3 and 4 only


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brittiany.barnes

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

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

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In your chart entry include the position(s) used, time in position, patient tolerance, subjective and objective indicators of treatment effectiveness (including the amount, color, and consistency of sputum produced) and any untoward effects observed.


shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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