Author Question: If a patient's chest radiograph shows infiltrates in the posterior basal segments of the lower ... (Read 64 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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

tofugiraffe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.