M3C Respiratory Clinical Procedures

Question 1

ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan

Answer 1

detection device records radioactivity in the lung after intravenous injection of a radioisotope and inhalation of a small amount of radioactive gas (xenon)

Question 2

bronchoscopy

Answer 2

fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes

Question 3

endotracheal intubation

Answer 3

placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway

Question 4

laryngoscopy

Answer 4

visual examination of the voice box

Question 5

lung biopsy

Answer 5

removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination

Question 6

mediastinoscopy

Answer 6

endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum

Question 7

pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

Answer 7

tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs: airway function, lung volume, and the capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiency

Question 8

thoracentesis

Answer 8

needle is inserted into pleural space to remove excess fluid

Question 9

thoracotomy

Answer 9

large surgical incision to remove excess fluid

Question 10

thoracoscopy (thorascopy)

Answer 10

visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope

Question 11

tracheostomy

Answer 11

surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck

Question 12

tuberculin test

Answer 12

determines past or present tuberculous exposure based on a positive skin reaction

Question 13

tube thoracostomy

Answer 13

flexible, plastic chest tube is passed into the pleural space through an opening in the chest