Which of the following is an endoscopic examination?
A) Tracheostomy
B) Lung scan
C) Thoracentesis
D) Bronchoscopy
E) Auscultation

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Endoscopy refers to a medical procedure that uses a small, flexible camera called an endoscope to look inside the body. Bronchoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the lungs and airways, as the bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth or nose and guided down through the trachea to the lungs.  Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck to access the trachea. A lung scan is a diagnostic test that uses nuclear medicine imaging to evaluate lung function and blood flow. Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space surrounding the lungs, and it does not involve endoscopy. Auscultation is a physical examination technique that involves listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope, and it is not an endoscopic examination.

Which of the Following Is an Endoscopic Examination