Asked by Ayana Walker on May 22, 2024
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The nurse receives orders on several patients for chest percussion,vibration,and shaking.The nurse is aware that chest physiotherapy maneuvers are indicated for which patient?
A) 18-year-old who sustained thoracic trauma from a motor vehicle accident
B) 75-year-old with osteoporosis who is underweight
C) 15-year-old with cystic fibrosis
D) 20-year-old with a fractured clavicle
Chest Physiotherapy
A set of therapies including percussion, vibration, and postural drainage, aimed at clearing mucus from the lungs to improve respiratory function.
Cystic Fibrosis
A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus production.
Thoracic Trauma
Injury to the chest area, which can affect the lungs, heart, and other components within the thoracic cavity.
- Acquire knowledge about the purpose and methods of chest physiotherapy in facilitating the removal of retained respiratory secretions.
- Apply appropriate pulmonary care techniques to specific patient conditions based on clinical judgment and orders.
- Pinpoint health conditions in patients that could improve with postural drainage while acknowledging the necessary precautions.
Verified Answer
EA
Elvin AlagicMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chest physiotherapy (CPT)and coughing maneuvers assist with airway clearance of mucus in patients with retained tracheobronchial secretions.Secretions accumulate in the airways of patients with bronchitis,asthma,cystic fibrosis (CF),pneumonia,and bronchiectasis.Thoracic trauma,osteoporosis,and fracture of rib cage structures such as the clavicle contraindicate percussion,vibration,and shaking.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the purpose and methods of chest physiotherapy in facilitating the removal of retained respiratory secretions.
- Apply appropriate pulmonary care techniques to specific patient conditions based on clinical judgment and orders.
- Pinpoint health conditions in patients that could improve with postural drainage while acknowledging the necessary precautions.