Medical Procedures and Blood Gas Analysis
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Bronchodilators primarily work by decreasing edema and inflammation in the airways.

False

Anti-inflammatories can be given only orally to treat respiratory conditions.

False

Expectorants make mucus thicker and harder to expectorate.

False

Pursed-lip breathing involves exhaling through the mouth slowly and rapidly to improve lung function.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incentive spirometers should be held or placed in a reclined position for optimal use.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sputum and throat culture specimens are diagnostic tests used to assess oxygenation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arterial blood gases measure the volume and capacity of the lungs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pulmonary function tests can reveal an enlarged heart on a chest X-ray.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a physician to visually inspect the patient's airways.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computerized tomography (CT) scans expose patients to radiation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures use a strong magnetic field to create images, but there is no exposure to radiation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan is a type of lung imaging that uses radioactive tracers to assess lung function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A D-dimer test is used to detect the presence of blood clots in the body.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thoracentesis is a procedure where fluid is removed from the pleural cavity to relieve breathing difficulties.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are used to evaluate venous blood oxygenation and acid-base balance.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is an invasive test that visualizes the heart's structures using ultrasound waves.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thoracentesis can be used to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs into the pleural cavity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sputum and throat culture specimens are used to assess for adventitious breath sounds.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a bronchoscopy, a transducer is used to visualize the heart's structures by reflecting ultrasound waves.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mucous membranes become wetter and stronger with age.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hypoxemia is caused by excessive oxygen levels in the blood.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ischemia is characterized by an excessive amount of blood supply to tissues.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bronchospasm can be caused by the aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anemia is a condition where the blood has an enhanced ability to carry oxygen.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A volume-oriented device requires more effort to raise the balls or disks than a tilted flow-oriented device.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a flow-oriented device, it is recommended to take brisk, low-volume breaths to snap the balls to the top of the chamber.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sustained elevation of the balls or cylinder during spirometry ensures adequate ventilation of the alveoli.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a nose clip while using an incentive spirometer can help if you have difficulty breathing only through the nose.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Supplemental oxygenation is considered a medication because it involves administering a substance to support respiratory function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The maximum flow rate administered via a nasal cannula is 10 L/min.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sputum cultures are used to identify the presence and type of microorganisms in the lower respiratory tract.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arterial blood gases measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the venous blood.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pulmonary function tests, such as spirometry, can be used to diagnose lung diseases like asthma and COPD.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chest x-rays can detect the presence of lung tumors or abscesses.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lung scans, such as ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scans, are used to assess the ventilation and perfusion of the lungs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that uses a small camera to examine the upper respiratory tract.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Throat cultures are used to identify the presence of microorganisms in the upper respiratory tract.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lung function tests can be used to determine the severity of lung disease and guide treatment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chest x-rays can detect the presence of air leaks in the lungs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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