Match the clinical procedures their descriptions.

-Fluid is injected into the bronchi and then removed for examination
A)bronchoalveolar lavage
B)endotracheal intubation
C)lung scan; ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
D)computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography
E)thoracentesis
F)tracheostomy

Question

Match the clinical procedures their descriptions.

-Fluid is injected into the bronchi and then removed for examination
A)bronchoalveolar lavage
B)endotracheal intubation
C)lung scan; ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
D)computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography
E)thoracentesis
F)tracheostomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bronchoalveolar lavage involves the injection of fluid into the bronchi for examination.

Answer: E
 Thoracentesis involves the removal of fluid from the pleural cavity.

The other procedures listed do not match their descriptions:
B. Endotracheal intubation is the insertion of an artificial airway into the trachea.
C. Lung scan/Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan involves the use of radioactive material to image blood flow and air flow in the lungs.
D. Computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography involves the use of contrast material to image the blood vessels in the lungs.
F. Tracheostomy involves the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea for the placement of a breathing tube.

Match the Clinical Procedures Their Descriptions