RCP 330 QUIZ4

Flexible bronchoscopy is indicated for __________ reasons.

diagnostic or therapeutic

Diagnostic indications for flexible bronchoscopy include radiographic finding suggestive of __________.

neoplasia

A therapeutic indication for flexible bronchoscopy is __________ to remove mucous plugs and secretions.

atelectasis

Rigid bronchoscopy is most commonly used for __________ foreign object retrieval and large volume tissue biopsies.

large

Patients must arrive at the facility after a __________ fast prior to bronchoscopy.

6-hour

The nasal passage is usually anesthetized using __________ mL of 2% lidocaine jelly.

5

Dangers of lidocaine include Methemoglobinemia which can be treated with __________ IV.

methylene blue

If a patient is on blood thinners like Warfarin, it should be stopped __________ days prior to the procedure.

3 to 5

During monitoring, every __________ to __________ minutes, vital signs and SpO2 should be checked.

5 to 15

Stents are tubular devices designed for internal splinting of the __________ lumen.

airway

The right middle lobe is generally used to perform __________ in patients with diffuse lung diseases.

bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Bronchial washings are obtained from the __________ airways.

large

When performing an endobronchial biopsy, at least __________ biopsies should be obtained for a successful diagnosis.

3

The Roth net is a retrieval device used for __________ of foreign objects or tissue samples.

removal

The purpose of the Bodai adapter is to maintain __________ during fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

ventilation

Dangers of bronchoscopy include mechanical complications such as __________ and pneumothorax.

epistaxis

Contraindications for bronchoscopy include uncontrolled __________ and refractory hypoxemia.

arrhythmias