Define Respiratory System Tests and Procedures Flashcards

Analysis of arterial blood to determine the adequacy of lung function in the exchange of gases

Abbreviation for the potential of hydrogen; measurement of blood acidity or alkalinity

Abbreviation for partial pressure of oxygen; measurement of the amount of oxygen in the blood

Abbreviation for partial pressure of carbon dioxide; measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

Examination inside a body cavity with a flexible endoscope for diagnostic or treatment purposes

Use of a flexible endoscope, called a bronchoscope, to examine the airways

Use of a flexible endoscope to examine the nasal passages and the pharynx to diagnose structural abnormalities, such as obstructions, growths, and cancers

Techniques used during physical examination to objectively evaluate the respiratory system

To listen; a physical examination method of listening to the sounds within the body with the aid of a stethoscope, such as auscultation of the chest for heart and lung sounds

A physical examination method of tapping the body to elicit vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity, such as the chest

Removal of a small piece of lung tissue for pathologic examination

A two-part nuclear (radionuclide) scan of the lungs to detect abnormalities of ventilation (respiration) or perfusion (blood flow) made 1) after radioactive material is injected in the patient's blood, and 2) as the patient breathes radioactive material into the airways; comparison of the two scans indicates whether an abnormality exists in the airways or the pulmonary circulation

Nonionizing image of the lung to visualize lung lesions

Recording of various aspects of sleep (i.e., eye and muscle movements, respiration, and brain-wave patterns) for diagnosis of sleep disorders

Direct and indirect measurements of lung volumes and capacities