Contraindications for positive airway pressure therapies include which of the following?  Pick all that Apply

Percussion should NOT be performed over which of the following areas?1. Surgery sites2. Bony prominences3. Fractured ribs

Which of the following is the most appropriate airway clearance method for an infant with cystic fibrosis?

Which of the following mechanisms probably contribute to the beneficial effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in treating atelectasis?  Pick all that Apply

Explain what is splinting?

Which of the following conditions impair secretion clearance by affecting the cough reflex?  Pick All that apply

For which of the following patients directed coughing might be contraindicated?  Pick all that Apply

Which of the following are goals of airway clearance therapy?  Pick All that apply

Which of the following would be consider high-frequency compression/oscillation devices?  Pick all that Apply

Proper instructions for positive expiratory pressure include which of the following?1. Take in a breath that is larger than normal, but do not fill lungs completely.2. Exhale forcefully and maintain an expiratory pressure of 10 to 20 cm H2O until lung are completely empty.3. After 10 to 20 breaths, take two or three “huff”’ coughs, and rest as needed.4. Repeat the cycle 20 to 30 times, not to exceed 30 min.