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A surgeon orders lung expansion therapy for an obtunded 34-year-old, 150-lb man who has developed atelectasis from neuromuscular disease. On baseline assessment, the patient cannot perform an IC or VC maneuver, but has no evidence of retained secretions. Which of the following would you recommend?

For which of the following patients directed coughing might be contraindicated?  Pick all that Apply

Which of the following conditions are associated with chronic production of large volumes of sputum?  Pick All that apply

Which of the following are goals of airway clearance therapy?  Pick All that apply

Which of the following are necessary for normal airway clearance? Pick All that apply

Directed coughing is useful in helping to maintain airway clearance in which of the following cases?  Pick all that Apply

In assessing an adult ready for discharge home for airway clearance therapy, you notice the following: (1) no history of cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis, (2) sputum production of 30 to 50 ml/day, (3) an effective cough, and (4) good hydration. Which of the following would you recommend?

Which of the following are considered airway clearance therapies?  Pick All that apply

Which of the following would indicate a successful outcome for postural drainage therapy? Pick all that apply

Indications for directed coughing include which of the following?  Pick all that Apply