Exam Preview

Autogenic Drainage: Technique for Airway Clearance

---

1.  What is an example of an indication for autogenic drainage? Used to treat patients with retained secretions Used to treat patients with pulmonary edema Used to treat patients with myasthenia gravis Used to treat patients with pleural effusion

2.  What is an example of a benefit of autogenic drainage Equipment is required to buy and install Patient's can perform airway clearance as an independent procedure Increases the heart rate above an acceptable amount Effortful work of breathing

3.  How many breaths are repeated in Stage 2? 2 3 4 5

4.  What type of breaths are required in Stage 3? Large volume Tidal volume Low volume Static lung volume

5.  Where is the sputum located if the patient feels high-frequency mucus vibrations? The small airways The large airways Trachea Bronchi