TMC Chapter 8 Exam with Questions and Answers

TMC Chapter 8 Exam with Questions and Answers Postural drainage and percussion are not indicated in which of the following conditions? A. Bronchiectasis B. Cystic fibrosis C. Pulmonary edema D. Acute atelectasis ANSWER C; Postural drainage and percussion are indicated to help mobilize thick pulmonary secretions that the pa- tient cannot remove with deep breathing and coughing techniques. The secretions observed with pulmonary edema are thin, watery, and frothy secretions that do not require special techniques for removal. Postural drainage and percussion may even worsen the condi- tion by placing the patient in various positions that may further compromise the cardiac status and further increase airway resistance. While administering postural drainage to a patient on a 2 L/min nasal cannula, the respiratory therapist observes frequent cardiac arrhythmias on the cardiac monitor. Which of the following should the therapist do at this time? A)Continue the treatment but avoid the Trendelenburg position. B)Stop the treatment, return the patient to the previous resting position, increase the liter flow to 5 L/min, and notify the physician. C)Allow the patient to rest for 3 minutes and begin therapy again. D)Increase the liter flow to 3 L/min and continue the treatment. ANSWER B; When a patient begins having cardiac arrhythmias