Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
Blood test that measures the amount of O2 and CO2 in the blood.
Arterial blood gas (ABG)
Endoscopic procedure used to examine the bronchial tubes visually
Bronchoscopy
One of the most common, imaging techniques for the respiratory system; used to visualize abnormalities of the respiratory system. X-rays may also include the use of a contrast medium, as in pulmonary angiography, which uses a dye injected into the blood vessels of the lung, followed by subsequent x-ray imaging to demonstrate the flow of blood through these vessels.
Chest x-ray (CXR)
Imaging technique that can image the respiratory system and associated structures by creating cross-sections or “slices” of tissue.
Computed tomography (CT)
Endoscopic procedure used to visualize the interior of the larynx.
Laryngoscopy
Nuclear medicine test that produces an image of blood flow to the lungs; used to detect pulmonary embolism.
Lung perfusion scan
Test using radiopharmaceuticals to produce a picture of how air is distributed in the lungs; measures the ability of the lungs to take in air.
Lung ventilation scan
Computerized imaging that uses radiofrequency pulses to detect lung tumors, embolisms, and chest trauma.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Intradermal injection of purified protein derivative (PPD) used to detect the presence of TB antibodies.
Mantoux skin test
Endoscopic procedure used for visual examination of the structures contained within the space between the lungs.
Mediastinoscopy
Instrument used in a pulmonary function test (PFT) to measure breathing capacity.
Peak flow meter
Procedures for determining the capacity of the lungs to exchange O2 and CO2 efficiently.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Noninvasive test to measure O2 in arterial blood in which a noninvasive, clip-like device is attached to either the earlobe or the fingertip.
Pulse oximetry
Definitive blood test to diagnose TB.
QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) Gold test
Use of high-frequency sound waves to image structures within the body.
Sonography
