Pulmonary: Physical Therapy Examination: Laboratory Tests

Question 1

Arterial Blood Gas: Indicates the Adequacy of Alveolar ventilation by determining

Answer 1

• pH
• Bicarbonate ion
• Partial pressure or carbon dioxide

Question 2

Arterial Blood Gas: Indicates the Adequacy of Arterial Oxygenation by determining

Answer 2

• Partial pressure of oxygen in relation to fraction of inspired oxygen

Question 3

Sputum Studies: Gram Stain

Answer 3

• Immediate identification of a category of bacteria

Question 4

Sputum Studies: Culture and Sensitivity

Answer 4

• Identifies specific bacteria

- Identifies organisms susceptibility to various antibiotics

Question 5

Cytology

Answer 5

• Reports the presence of cancer cells in sputum

Question 6

Pulmonary Function Tests

Answer 6

• Evaluate lung volumes, capacities, flow rates
• Diagnosis disease and monitor progression
• Determine the benefits of medical management