Respiratory System Procedures

Question 1

Pulmonologist

Answer 1

• A physician specializing in diseases of the lungs
• Does not do surgery

Question 2

Respiratory Therapist

Answer 2

Specially trained technician who administers, among other treatments, inhalation therapy to patients with lung disease

Question 3

Pulmonary angiography

Answer 3

Special X-rays of the vessels of the lungs

Question 4

Laryngoscopy

Answer 4

Visual examination of the larynx

Question 5

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 5

• Passing a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach
• Typically done for surgery or whenever general anesthesia is administered among other situations where the patient’s airway must be secured