Lesson 7 (Laboratory Tests)

Question 1

The most common first test for lung problems.

Answer 1

Chest X-ray

Question 2

Uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed pictures of the lungs and nearby structures.

Answer 2

Computed tomography (CT scan)

Question 3

A series of tests to evaluate how well the lungs work

Answer 3

Pulmonary Function tests (PFTs)

Question 4

Part of PFTs measurement on how fast and how much air you can breath out

Answer 4

Spirometry

Question 5

Cultured mucus coughed up by the lungs

Answer 5

Sputum Culture

Question 6

Viewing sputum under a microscope

Answer 6

Sputum cytology

Question 7

A small piece of tissue is taken from the lungs

Answer 7

Lung biopsy

Question 8

An endoscope is passed through the nose or mouth into the airways.

Answer 8

Flexible bronchoscopy

Question 9

A rigid metal is introduced through the mouth.

Answer 9

Rigid bronchoscopy

Question 10

uses radio waves in a magnetic field to create high-resolution images of structures inside the chest

Answer 10

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)