Exam 2, Ch 27 (Week 3): Diagnostic studies Flashcards
In a Bronchoscopy, where is the Bronchoscope inserted?
Through the nose or mouth.
Laser therapy, electrocautery, cryotherapy and stents are able to be used during what type of Endoscopy?
Bronchoscopy
What is a bronchoscopy?
Bronchi are seen through a fiberoptic tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth with a camera attached.
True or False: A Bronchoscopy can only be done in a Surgical room, because of the nature of the procedure.
False
A Bronchoscopy can be done in an outpatient procedure room, surgery room, or at the bedside in critical care or med-surge unit.
Can a bronchoscopy be done through an endotracheal tube?
Yes, it can be done through an endotracheal tube of a ventilated patient.
What is a Thoracoscopy?
A Thoracoscope is inserted through the lower end of the shoulder blade in-between the ribs to look at the space inside the chest (outside of the lungs).
Is A Thoracoscopy used to look at the space inside of the lungs?
No, it is used to look inside the chest OUTSIDE of the lungs.
During a Thoracoscopy, the doctor states that he is going to begin the procedure by inserting the thoracoscope directly through the patient’s sternum to look inside the patient’s chest space. Specifically, inside of the lungs.
What is wrong with this situation?
-A Thoracoscopy observes the chest space outside of the lungs
-A Thoracoscope is inserted through the back, below the shoulder blade and in-between the ribs.
What is the insertion of a large-bore needle through the chest wall into the pleural space called?
Thoracentesis
What is the purpose of a Thoracentesis?
To remove Pleural fluid or instill medication inside of the Pleural space of the lungs.
True or False:
A Thoracentesis is the insertion of a large-bore needle through the lower shoulder blade, in-between the lungs to collect Pleural fluid for the purpose of diagnostic studies, or medicine insertion.
False
Thoracentesis IS the collection of Pleural fluid for studies, or medication insertion, but its point-of-entry is through the chest wall directly into the pleural space.
What is the purpose of a Biopsy?
The removal of fluid, structures, tissue or cells for evaluation.
What would be the purpose of a lung biopsy?
The removal of lung fluid, lung tissue, or cells for evaluation.
What does a Pulmonary Function Test do?
Uses a spirometer to evaluate lung function
A Pulmonary Function test uses what tool to evaluate lung function?
A Spirometer
Using a Spirometer to evaluate Lung function is an example of what?
A Pulmonary Function test
Tidal Volume is the Volume of air that does what?
Moves in and out of the lungs during one Respiratory cycle.
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of the lungs refers to what?
The amount of air a person can forcibly exhale from their lungs after fully inhaling.