CPT Positions

Question 1

Apical - Upper Lobes

Answer 1

Anterior- Prone/Upright/Laying back/pillow under legs

Posterior- Prone/Upright/Leaning forward/ pillow under legs

Question 2

Anterior Segments - Both Upper Lobes

Answer 2

Prone/ laying flat/ pillow under legs

Question 3

Left Upper Lobe

Answer 3

Left Upper Lobe - Lingula superior and inferior segments
Head down 30 degrees
On right side/left side draining

Question 4

Left Upper Lobe - Posterior

Answer 4

Posterior Segment
Head of bed UP 45 degrees
Lying on right side/draining left side

Question 5

Left Lower Lobe

Answer 5

Lateral
Head down 45 degrees
On right side/left side drained

Question 6

Both Lower Lobes - Anterior

Answer 6

Supine

Head down 45 degrees

Question 7

Right Lower Lobe – Lateral

Answer 7

Lateral segment
Head down 45 degrees
On left side/right side draining

Question 8

Right Middle Lobe

Answer 8

Lateral Segment
Head down 30 degrees
On left side/right side draining

Question 9

Right Upper Lobe

Answer 9

Posterior Segment
On left side/right side drained
Head of bed FLAT

Question 10

Both Lower Lobes - Posterior

Answer 10

Posterior Segment
Prone
Head of bed down 45 degrees

Question 11

Both Lower Lobes - Superior

Answer 11

Superior (Apical) Segment

Pt can be lying flat supine or with pillows for comfort