This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best ... (Read 64 times)

skymedlock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jul 16, 2018
The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes which of the following?
 
  a. Breathing exercises
  b. Postural drainage therapy
  c. Hyperinflation therapy
  d. Directed coughing

Question 2

Postural drainage should be considered in which of the following situations?
 
  1. In patients with chronic obstructive lung disease
  2. In patients who expectorate more than 25 to 30 ml sputum per day
  3. In the presence of atelectasis caused by mucus plugging
  4. In patients with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Cnarkel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Postural drainage therapy involves the use of gravity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Postural Drainage Therapy. See CPG 43-1.


skymedlock

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

JCABRERA33

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Respiratory Assistive Devices, Pulse Oximeter Respiratory Assistive Devices, Pulse Oximeter
Paranasal sinuses are part of the upper respiratory system. Paranasal sinuses are part of the upper respiratory system.
Leininger's Culutral Care Theory Leininger's Culutral Care Theory
Examples of indirect care Examples of indirect care
Responses Produced by Activation of Specific Opioid Receptors Responses Produced by Activation of Specific Opioid Receptors
Experimental demonstration of respiratory control Experimental demonstration of respiratory control
Video: Glycolysis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library