Respiratory System: Diagnostic Tests Flashcards
1
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Chest x-ray
A
imaging of the chest to visualize the lungs
2
Q
Arterial Blood Gas
A
measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide as well as the acidity (pH) of arterial blood
3
Q
Pulse Oximetry
A
non-invasive method for monitoring a person’s oxygen saturation with the use of a sensor device placed on a fingertip, toe or earlobe
4
Q
Spirometry
A
direct measurement
of lung volume and capacity
5
Q
Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
A
give much more detail than conventional x
rays and may be done to determine the extent and exact
location of a disease
6
Q
Bronchoscopy
A
an endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the lungs for purposes of diagnosis and treatment