Med Surg III - Midterm study guide Questions and
Verified Answers
What is Postural drainage positioning? Correct Answer: Positions that allow the force of gravity to assist
in the removal of bronchial secretions.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, lower lobes, anterior basal segments? Correct
Answer: Laying on right side with a pillow propped up under the waist and the foot of bed elevated.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, upper lobes, anterior segments? Correct Answer:
Laying on back with pillows propped up under butt with knees bent.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, lower lobes, lateral basal segments ? Correct
Answer: Laying on the left side with a pillow propped under the waist and the foot of the bed elevated.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, upper lobes, apical segments (anterior)? Correct
Answer: HOB elevated 30-45 degrees with pillows propped up behind the back.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs posterior, lower lobes, superior segments (posterior)?
Correct Answer: Laying on stomach with pillows propped up under stomach.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs posterior, upper lobes, posterior segments? Correct
Answer: Sitting up in bed, leaning over a pillow.
Nasal cannula Correct Answer: -Flow rates from 1-6L
-O2 % 23-42
-Can be used continuous with meals and activity.
-Can cause mucosal drying
Used when the patient requires a low to medium concentration of oxygen
Partial rebreathing mask Correct Answer: -Flow rates from 8-11
-O2 % 50-75
-Used for moderate O2 concentrations.
, -Can be warm, poorly fitting, & must be removed to eat.
Non-rebreathing mask Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 12
-O2 % 80-100
-Used For high O2 concentrations.
-Is poorly fitted and must be removed to eat.
Has additional valves that partial rebreathing mask does not have
Venturi mask Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 4-6 L
-O2 % 24,26 & 28
-Provides low levels of supplemental O2
-Must be removed to eat.
Most reliable for delivering precise concentrations of O2
Transtracheal oxygen catheter Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 1/4-4
-O2 % 60-100
-Concealed by clothing, less O2 Liters per minute needed than nasal cannula.
-Requires frequent cleaning & surgical intervention.
-Inserted directly into trachea
T-piece Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 8-10
-O2 % 30-100
-Same as a Tracheostomy collar
-Tubing is heavy
Verified Answers
What is Postural drainage positioning? Correct Answer: Positions that allow the force of gravity to assist
in the removal of bronchial secretions.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, lower lobes, anterior basal segments? Correct
Answer: Laying on right side with a pillow propped up under the waist and the foot of bed elevated.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, upper lobes, anterior segments? Correct Answer:
Laying on back with pillows propped up under butt with knees bent.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, lower lobes, lateral basal segments ? Correct
Answer: Laying on the left side with a pillow propped under the waist and the foot of the bed elevated.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs anterior, upper lobes, apical segments (anterior)? Correct
Answer: HOB elevated 30-45 degrees with pillows propped up behind the back.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs posterior, lower lobes, superior segments (posterior)?
Correct Answer: Laying on stomach with pillows propped up under stomach.
What is the position for drainage of the Lungs posterior, upper lobes, posterior segments? Correct
Answer: Sitting up in bed, leaning over a pillow.
Nasal cannula Correct Answer: -Flow rates from 1-6L
-O2 % 23-42
-Can be used continuous with meals and activity.
-Can cause mucosal drying
Used when the patient requires a low to medium concentration of oxygen
Partial rebreathing mask Correct Answer: -Flow rates from 8-11
-O2 % 50-75
-Used for moderate O2 concentrations.
, -Can be warm, poorly fitting, & must be removed to eat.
Non-rebreathing mask Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 12
-O2 % 80-100
-Used For high O2 concentrations.
-Is poorly fitted and must be removed to eat.
Has additional valves that partial rebreathing mask does not have
Venturi mask Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 4-6 L
-O2 % 24,26 & 28
-Provides low levels of supplemental O2
-Must be removed to eat.
Most reliable for delivering precise concentrations of O2
Transtracheal oxygen catheter Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 1/4-4
-O2 % 60-100
-Concealed by clothing, less O2 Liters per minute needed than nasal cannula.
-Requires frequent cleaning & surgical intervention.
-Inserted directly into trachea
T-piece Correct Answer: -Flow rate of 8-10
-O2 % 30-100
-Same as a Tracheostomy collar
-Tubing is heavy
