Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Which of the following statements best describes postural drainage as part of chest physiotherapy?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Postural drainage is a technique used in chest physiotherapy for clients with accumulated lung secretions. It involves positioning the client to utilize gravity in moving secretions from the lungs. Choice A, tapping on the chest wall, describes percussion, not postural drainage. Choice B, squeezing the abdomen, is not a correct description of postural drainage. Choice D, dilating the trachea, is not related to postural drainage but may be associated with airway clearance techniques.