Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

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Which of the following is NOT a possible diagnosis that can be evaluated using bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?

  • Exposure to dust and asbestos
  • Suspected alveolar hemorrhage
  • Suspected pulmonary embolism (correct)
  • Interstitial lung disease

What is the purpose of using high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) in conjunction with BAL?

  • To obtain cellular, immunologic, and microbiological information
  • To diagnose interstitial lung disease
  • To determine the need for a surgical biopsy (correct)
  • To guide the fiber-optic bronchoscope into the lung

Which bronchopulmonary segment is usually selected for BAL during bronchoscopy?

  • Right lower lobe
  • Left lower lobe
  • Left upper lobe
  • Right middle lobe (correct)

Which of the following is a possible diagnosis that can be evaluated using bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?

<p>Interstitial lung disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using fiber-optic bronchoscopy during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?

<p>To guide the bronchoscope into a selected bronchopulmonary segment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) particularly useful in evaluating patients who are immunocompromised?

<p>Because it can obtain immunologic information from the lining fluid of the lower respiratory tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential use of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in conjunction with high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT)?

<p>To diagnose interstitial lung disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using fiber-optic bronchoscopy during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?

<p>To guide the bronchoscope into a selected bronchopulmonary segment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients is bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) particularly useful in evaluating?

<p>Immunocompromised patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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