Postural Drainage

Question 1

Apical segments R & L upper lobes

Answer 1

pt sitting, leaning back 30-40 degrees

Percussion & vibration performed above clavicle

Question 2

Posterior segment R upper lobe

Answer 2

Pt turned 1/4 from prone on L side c bed horizontal & head & shoulders raised on pillow
Percussion & vibration performed around medial boarder of R scapula

Question 3

Posterior segment of L upper lobe

Answer 3

Turn 1/4 on from prone on R side c head of bed elevated 45* & head & shoulders raised on pillow
Percussion and vibration performed about medial border of L scapula

Question 4

Lingula of L upper lobe

Answer 4

Turned 1/4 from supine on R side c foot of bed elevated 12 in
Percussion and vibration are performed over L chest b/w axilla & L nipple

Question 5

Anterior. Segments of L & R upper lobes

Answer 5

Supine c bed horizontal

Percussion and vibration are performed below clavicles

Question 6

R middle lobe

Answer 6

Turned 1/4 from supine on L side c foot of bed elevated 12 in
Percussion and vibration are performed over R chest b/w axilla & R nipple

Question 7

Superior segments L&R lower

Answer 7

Prone c bed horizontal

Percussion and vibration are performed below inferior border of L & R scapula

Question 8

Anterior basal segment L&R

Answer 8

Supine c foot of bed elevated 18 in

Percussion and vibration are performed over lower ribs on L&R side

Question 9

Posterior basal segments L&R lower lobes

Answer 9

Prone c foot of bed elevated 18in

Percussion and vibration are performed over lower ribs on L&R side of chest

Question 10

Lateral basal segments lower ribs

Answer 10

Sidelying c foot of bed elevated 18 in

Percussion and vibration are performed over lower ribs