Bronchoscopy Procedure Quiz

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What is the minimum duration of fasting required before the procedure?

6 hours (correct)
24 hours
12 hours
2 hours

What should patients avoid consuming on the day of the procedure?

Fruit
Alcohol
Any liquids (correct)
Caffeine

How long before the procedure should smoking be avoided?

48 hours
24 hours (correct)
12 hours
36 hours

Which of the following medications should be avoided before the procedure?

Aspirin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fasting period recommended before the procedure?

12 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which bronchoscopy treatment involves the direct delivery of radiation to a tumor located within the bronchial tubes?

Brachytherapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of argon beam coagulation in bronchoscopy?

To create blood vessel heat to minimize bleeding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of the BRONCHOSCOPY procedure?

45-60 minutes (B) Signup and view all the answers

How long after the BRONCHOSCOPY should a patient wait before consuming food or drink?

2 hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment is characterized by the use of a tube with a light source for visualization and intervention within the airways?

Rigid bronchoscopy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vital signs is NOT monitored after the BRONCHOSCOPY?

Body temperature (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which bronchoscopy method is often utilized to provide structural support to a narrowed airway?

Stent therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which bronchoscopy procedure would a laser be commonly used to vaporize or ablate tissue?

Laser therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What condition must patients satisfy before resuming normal eating and drinking after the BRONCHOSCOPY?

The anesthesia must wear off. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When are patients monitored for vital signs during the BRONCHOSCOPY process?

After the procedure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT typically diagnosed using bronchoscopy?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom could indicate the need for a bronchoscopy?

Persistent cough with hemoptysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following issues is a potential reason for conducting a bronchoscopy?

Obstruction in the airways (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would bronchoscopy be least likely performed?

To evaluate a suspected heart condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an abnormal airway condition that could be identified using bronchoscopy?

Tracheal stenosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of bronchoscopy?

To provide a visual examination of the tracheobronchial tree (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of bronchoscopy?

Providing a means for lung ventilation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Through which pathways can a bronchoscope be inserted?

Through the nose or mouth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tool is used during the bronchoscopy procedure?

A hollow, flexible tube (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure might be performed alongside bronchoscopy?

Tissue biopsy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is bronchoscopy typically performed?

In an endoscopy room or at the bedside (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a pulmonologist during bronchoscopy?

To spray anesthetic into the patient's mouth or throat (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which position can a patient be during bronchoscopy?

On their back or sitting upright (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step after the anesthetic is administered in bronchoscopy?

Inserting the bronchoscope into the mouth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is an anesthetic sprayed into the patient's mouth or throat during bronchoscopy?

To numb the area for comfort during the procedure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary types of bronchoscopes utilized in medical procedures?

Rigid tube and Fibreoptic tube (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bronchoscope is generally known for providing greater structural stability during procedures?

Rigid tube (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a fibreoptic bronchoscope likely be preferred over a rigid bronchoscope?

When precision and flexibility are needed (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly distinguishes between the rigid tube and the fibreoptic tube?

Fibreoptic tube uses light and optics for visualization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of the rigid bronchoscope may limit its use compared to the fibreoptic type?

It does not have the ability to adapt to various angles or curves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary therapeutic use of bronchoscopes?

To remove a foreign body in the lungs (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would using a bronchoscope be most appropriate?

When excessive secretions must be removed from the airways (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure is least likely to be associated with bronchoscopy?

Fluoroscopy-guided tumor ablation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a bronchoscope be chosen over other techniques for respiratory intervention?

It is less invasive than surgery (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can be directly treated using a bronchoscope?

Accidental inhalation of a foreign body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bronchoscope in medical procedures?

To visually examine the airways and lungs (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the fiberoptic technology in a bronchoscope enhance its function?

It enables the bronchoscope to carry light, improving visibility. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of the bronchoscope contributes to its flexibility?

Its width of less than 0.5 inches. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate width of a standard bronchoscope?

Less than 0.5 inches (2.5 cm) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What length does a typical bronchoscope measure?

About 2 feet (0.3 m) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structures can be examined during a bronchoscopy?

Larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of performing a bronchoscopy?

To diagnose and treat lung diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of surface is evaluated during a bronchoscopy?

The mucosal surface of the airways (C) Signup and view all the answers

Bronchoscopy can be utilized in which of the following situations?

For both diagnosis and therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about bronchoscopy is false?

It can only be used in cases of severe lung disease. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Rigid Bronchoscope

A rigid, straight tube with a light source and camera at the end, used to examine the airways.

Fiberoptic Bronchoscope

A flexible, fiber optic tube with a camera at the end, allowing for maneuverability within the airways.

Rigid Bronchoscope

It is a standard sized instrument most commonly used for diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures. It has an outer sheath which houses the instrumentation channel and working channel as well as an inner sheath.

Bronchoscope

This device allows direct visualisation of the airways using its camera and light source, and enables physicians to perform procedures like biopsies and tissue sampling.