Chapter 12 - Respiratory System - Clinical Procedures

Question 1

What is Laryngoscopy?

Answer 1

– visual examination of the voice box

Question 2

What is Lung biopsy?

Answer 2

• removal of lung tissue followed by a microscopic examination

Question 3

What is Mediastinoscopy?

Answer 3

– endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum

Question 4

What is Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)?

Answer 4

– a test that measures the mechanics of the lungs, the airway function, lung volume and the capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 5

What is Tuberculin test (TB)?

Answer 5

– determines past and present tuberculous exposure on a positive skin test

Question 6

What is Tube thoracostomy?

Answer 6

– flexible, plastic chest tube is passed into the pleural space through an opening in the chest to remove air, fluid blood or pus

Question 7

What is Bronchoscopy?

Answer 7

• fiber optic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchial tubes for diagnosis, biopsy, or collection of secretions

Question 8

What is Endotracheal intubation?

Answer 8

• placement of tube from mouth to trachea to establish airway

Question 9

What is Thoracentesis?

Answer 9

• surgical puncture to remove fluid from pleural space

Question 10

What is Tracheostomy?

Answer 10

• surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck