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diagnostic terms

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CT computerized radiographic images of the chest performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion
chest radiograph radiographic image of the chest performed to evaluate the lungs and the heart
lung ventilation/ perfusion scan two nuclear scan tests one to measure air flow through out the lungs and one to measure circulation to all areas of the lungs
acid fast bacilli smear test performed on septum to determine the presence of acid fast bacilli which causes tuberculosis
suptum culture and sensitivity test performed on septum to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria
arterial blood gases test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen , carbon dioxide and PH
Peak flow meter portable instrument used to measure air flow early in forced exhalation helps monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly
Pulmonary function test group of tests performed to measure breathing capacity and used to determine external respiratory functions (COPD, asthma)
pulse oximetry noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood
Auscultation the act of listening through the stethoscope for sounds with in the body which are abnormal and suggest abnormalities or disease
percussion act of tapping of a body surface to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained
PPD skin test Tuberculosis
stethoscope instrument used to hear internal body sounds
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