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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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What is the technique in which a therapist stimulates movement of secretions by placing their hand on patient’s chest wall over the affected lung segment and produces vibrations?
  1. Percussion
  2. CPT
  3. Vibration
  4. Postural drainage
Explanation
Answer: C- Vibration is the technique in which a therapist stimulates movement of secretions by placing hands on patient’s chest wall at the affected lung segment and produces vibrations.

There are several techniques to mobilize secretions by hand. Percussion is clapping with a cupped hand over the patient’s chest area being drained.
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