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What is the recommended duration for removing secretions using postural drainage techniques?
What is the recommended duration for removing secretions using postural drainage techniques?
- 1-2 hours
- 45-60 minutes
- 20-30 minutes (correct)
- 15-20 minutes
What is the contraindication for using the Trendelenburg/T-Position in postural drainage?
What is the contraindication for using the Trendelenburg/T-Position in postural drainage?
- Recent cranial surgery (correct)
- Chest pain
- Breast tissue
- Recent thoracic surgery
What is the correct sequence of manual techniques used in postural drainage?
What is the correct sequence of manual techniques used in postural drainage?
- Vibration, shaking, percussion
- Percussion, vibration, shaking (correct)
- Shaking, vibration, percussion
- Vibration, percussion, shaking
What is the area where percussion is contraindicated in postural drainage?
What is the area where percussion is contraindicated in postural drainage?
What is the position of the feet in the Reverse T-Position in postural drainage?
What is the position of the feet in the Reverse T-Position in postural drainage?
What type of breathing is used for patients with atelectasis or pneumonia?
What type of breathing is used for patients with atelectasis or pneumonia?
What is the purpose of the second cough in the 'Double Cough' technique?
What is the purpose of the second cough in the 'Double Cough' technique?
What is the term for the technique of applying 5lbs of pressure to the abdomen to assist with coughing?
What is the term for the technique of applying 5lbs of pressure to the abdomen to assist with coughing?
What is the name of the breathing technique used for patients with high-level spinal cord injuries or post-polio syndrome?
What is the name of the breathing technique used for patients with high-level spinal cord injuries or post-polio syndrome?
What is the purpose of Sustained Maximum Inspiration (SMI)?
What is the purpose of Sustained Maximum Inspiration (SMI)?
What is the term for the type of atelectasis caused by a pleural effusion or pneumothorax?
What is the term for the type of atelectasis caused by a pleural effusion or pneumothorax?
What is the recommended patient position for the Anterior Apical segment?
What is the recommended patient position for the Anterior Apical segment?
Which segment uses a Reverse T-Position (30°-45°) with 18-20 inch head elevation?
Which segment uses a Reverse T-Position (30°-45°) with 18-20 inch head elevation?
What is the recommended position for the Middle Lobe/Lingula segment?
What is the recommended position for the Middle Lobe/Lingula segment?
Where is percussion performed for the Anterior Apical segment?
Where is percussion performed for the Anterior Apical segment?
What is the recommended foot elevation for the Lower Lobe segment?
What is the recommended foot elevation for the Lower Lobe segment?
How many repetitions of breathing exercises are recommended?
How many repetitions of breathing exercises are recommended?
