Ch. 12 Respiratory System: Other Procedures

Question 1

Bronchoscopy

Answer 1

fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes

Question 2

Pulmonary function tests

Answer 2

tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs

Question 3

Thoracentesis

Answer 3

surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space

Question 4

Tracheostomy

Answer 4

surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck