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If tolerated, a specified postural drainage position should be maintained for at least how long?
 
  a. 1 to 2 min
  b. 10 to 20 min
  c. 20 to 30 min
  d. 3 to 15 min

Question 2

A physician orders postural drainage for a patient with aspiration pneumonia in the anterior seg-ments of the upper lobes. Which of the following positions would you recommend for this pa-tient?
 
  a. Head down, patient prone with a pillow under abdomen
  b. Patient supine with a pillow under knees, bed flat
  c. Head down, patient supine with a pillow under knees
  d. Patient prone with a pillow under abdo-men, bed flat



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Maintain the indicated position for a minimum of 3 to 15 min if tolerated, and longer if good sputum production results. See Table 43-2.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




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