This defendant was initially found not competent to stand tr…

This defendant was initially found not competent to stand trial.  He/she probably should have been found not competent to stand trial again 10 weeks later, but the trial proceeded.  The defendant was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to prison where he/she later committed suicide.

A patient with bronchiectasis has been receiving postural dr…

A patient with bronchiectasis has been receiving postural drainage and percussion for 2 days.  The patient’s chest radiograph has not shown improvement, and he still is having difficulty expectorating sputum.  Which of the following therapies may be of benefit in the treatment of this patient? 1. PEP therapy 2. Flutter valve device 3. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV)