Postural Drainage Positions

Question 1

Upper lobe, apical segment

Answer 1

lean back 30 degrees

Question 2

Upper lobe, posterior segment

Answer 2

lean forward 30 degrees

Question 3

Upper lobe, anterior segment

Answer 3

supine

Question 4

Lingula (left)

Answer 4

patient with head down 15 degrees; side lying rotated 1/4 backwards

Question 5

Middle lobe (right)

Answer 5

patient with head down 15 degrees; side lying rotated 1/4 backwards

Question 6

Lower lobe, anterior basal segment

Answer 6

head down 30 degrees, sidelying

Question 7

Lower lobes, posterior basal segments

Answer 7

head down 30 degrees, prone

Question 8

Lower lobe, lateral basal segments

Answer 8

head down 30 degrees, rotated 1/4 forward

Question 9

Lower lobe, superior segment

Answer 9

prone with bed flat