Which therapeutic procedure 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
Explanation: 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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