Chest Physiotherapy (Cpt). All Exam Revision Questions And Correct Answers (Already Graded A+) (2024 Update) 100%

CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY (CPT). ALL EXAM REVISION

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED

A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%

Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) - ANSWER- A term used in reference to a number of techniques

designed to assist with bronchial hygiene or the mobilization of secretions.


Postural Drainage Therapy - ANSWER- Technique using gravity as an aid in draining

secretions from various lung segments

-each position held for 5-10 mins

-overall therapy should be done in 45 mins


Percussion Therapy - ANSWER- Technique using hands or mechanical device by rhythmically

tapping the chest to dislodge retained secretions.

-Typically done with patients receiving postural drainage


Percussion Contraindications - ANSWER- -Fractured ribs


-Subcutaneous emphysema

-Acute spinal cord injuries

-Fresh burns or open wounds in the thoracic area


Percussion techniques (2) - ANSWER- -Cupping hands with thumbs on the sides


-Mechanical device (electrical or pneumatic)

, Percussion administration techniques - ANSWER- -Speed and technique depends on patient

tolerance

-Force should be equal and only enough to move secretions

-Should not cause patient discomfort


Vibration Therapy - ANSWER- Using vibrating techniques to help dislodge or move secretions


-Performed with postural drainage

-Performed ONLY on PEAK EXHALTION


Vibration Manual techniques - ANSWER- -Place one hand on top of the other and place on

area to be vibrated

-Tense arms from should to hands

-Apply vibration motion


Vibration Mechanical techniques - ANSWER- -Set machine to an intensity that is effective and

tolerable by the patient.


CPT techniques - ANSWER- -Postural drainage


-Percussion

-Vibration

-Coughing techniques

-Breathing retraining