A Physician Asks You to Suggest an Airway Clearance Technique

question 1

Multiple Choice

A physician asks you to suggest an airway clearance technique or device to use for a patient with neuromuscular weakness who is unable to cough effectively.Which of the following should you suggest?

• A)Postural drainage
• B)Chest physical therapy (CPT)
• C)An insufflation-exsufflation device
• D)Active cycle of breathing (ACB)

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Definitions:

Lethargic

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Increased Urination

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H. Pylori

Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can lead to ulcers, chronic gastritis, and stomach cancer.

Antibiotic Therapy

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