Which of the following therapeutic procedures uses gravity to encourage the removal of secretions from the bronchi?
A) postural drainage
B) intermittent positive pressure breathing
C) thoracentesis
D) Heimlich maneuver
A) postural drainage
Postural drainage uses gravity to encourage drainage of secretions from the
bronchi. Intermittent positive pressure breathing is a method for assisting patients in breathing
using a mask that is connected to a machine that produces increased positive thoracic pressure.
Thoracentesis is a puncture in the chest wall to remove fluids. The Heimlich maneuver is
performed when a patient has an obstruction in his or her trachea or pharynx.
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