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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Arterial blood gases (ABGs) | Test used to assess the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood |
| Auscultation | Process of listening for sounds in the body, especially useful for detecting abnormal sounds in the thoracic cavity |
| Bronchoscopy | Visual examination inside the bronchi using a scope |
| Chest X-ray (CXR) | Radiographic image of the lungs and heart |
| Oximetry (SpO2) | Use of a noninvasive device (oximeter) to measure blood oxygen level |
| Polysomnography (sleep apnea study) | Monitoring of a patient during sleep to diagnose apnea or other sleep disorders |
| Pulmonary angiography | X-ray visualization of arteries and veins using a contrast agent injected into the bloodstream |
| Pulmonary function test (PFT) | Group of tests to measure airflow into and out of the lungs, lung volumes, and gas exchange |
| Spirometry | Measurement of air capacity in the lungs using a device called a spirometer |
| Sputum culture and sensitivity | Test in which lung secretions are placed in a growth medium to observe bacterial growth and test antibiotic effectiveness |
| Sputum cytology | Microscopic examination of lung secretions for presence of malignant or cancerous cells |
| Sweat test | Test for cystic fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in sweat |
| Tuberculin (TB) skin test (Mantoux tuberculin test) | Injection of purified protein derivative under the skin to determine exposure to tuberculosis |
| Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan | Nuclear medicine procedure where radioactive air and dye trace air flow and blood flow in the lungs to diagnose pulmonary embolism |
| Aerosol therapy | Inhaled medication suspended in a mist and delivered by a nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | Emergency lifesaving treatment for someone whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped, involving chest compressions and rescue breathing |
| Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) | Machine that delivers mild air pressure to keep airways open, commonly used for sleep apnea |
| Endotracheal (ET) intubation | Insertion of a breathing tube through the mouth and glottis into the trachea to maintain a clear airway |
| Heimlich maneuver | Lifesaving technique to clear an obstructed airway using abdominal thrusts |
| Postural drainage | Positioning a patient to use gravity to drain pulmonary secretions |
| Supplemental oxygen therapy | Providing additional oxygen via ET tube, mask, or nasal cannula to increase blood oxygen levels |
| Thoracentesis | Surgical puncture into the chest wall to remove fluid from the pleural sac |
| Thoracic surgery | Operative procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases of the chest |
| Thoracostomy | Surgical creation of an opening in the chest to drain air or fluid |
| Tracheostomy | Surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to allow easier breathing |
| Ventilator | Machine that delivers artificial ventilation for patients unable to breathe effectively on their own |
| Antibiotic | Drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections |
| Antihistamine | Drug that blocks the effects of histamines, chemicals that produce allergy symptoms |
| Antitussive | Drug that suppresses a cough |
| Beta-adrenergic agonist | Drug that dilates the bronchi |
| Bronchodilator | Drug that relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes |
| Decongestant | Drug that reduces congestion in the nasal passages or chest |
| Expectorant | Drug that produces thinner mucus to help clear the airways |
| Glucocorticoid | Drug that suppresses inflammation |
| Mast cell stabilizer | Drug that inhibits release of histamines from mast cells to prevent allergic reactions |
| Mucolytic | Drug that loosens mucus |
| Vaccine/Immunization | Substance used to stimulate antibodies and provide immunity against a disease |
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