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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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If a patient needs bronchial secretions mobilized from the lateral segment of the right lower lobe, in what position should the patient be?
  1. Patient should be on their left side in the Trendelenburg position.
  2. Patient should be on their right side in the Trendelenburg position.
  3. Patient should be supine with the head elevated.
  4. Patient should be in high Fowler position.
Explanation
Answer: A-For CPT to be effective in the lateral segment of the right lower lobe, the patient should be on left side in Trendelenburg position.

CPT would then undergo CPT, chest physical therapy, with postural drainage. These techniques are used to improve mucous clearance, increase sputum production and improve overall airway function.
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