Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for chest PT (7)
A
Pregnancy Injury to ribs, head, neck or chest Pulmonary embolism Increased intracranial pressure Recent abdominal surgery Bleeding disorders Osteoporosis
2
Q
When should you do Chest PT
A
One hour before meals and two hours after meals
3
Q
What should you do before postural drainage
A
Administer a bronchodilator or nebulizer 30 minutes to one hour before
4
Q
What should a client do after each set of vibrations
A
Cough
5
Q
How long should a client remain in one position for chest PT
A
10-15 minutes
6
Q
Spirometery improves what
A
Pulmonary ventilation
7
Q
Spirometery counteracts what
A
Effects of anesthesia or hypoventilation
8
Q
Spirometery loosens what
A
Respiratory secretions
9
Q
What does spirometery facilitate
A
Gas exchange
10
Q
Spirometery and expand what
A
A collapsed aveoli
