PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Physical Care

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

You are a client who just had an abdominal surgery with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is not a correct procedure?

The client inhales through pursed lips.
The client sits in a comfortable sitting position.
The client inhales deeply through the nose.
The person holds a pillow over the incision.

Explanation

Answer: A - The client should exhale slowly through pursed lips, not inhale. The client should exhale until the ribs move as far down as possible. The other responses are correct procedures to assist in coughing and deep breathing exercises.

Previous Next

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz