Chabner Chapter 12 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Bronchoscopy | Fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes. |
Chest x-ray (CXR) | Radiographic image of the thoracic cavity (chest film). |
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest | Computer-generated series of x-ray images show thoracic structures in cross section and other planes. |
Endotrachial intubation | Placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway. |
Laryngoscopy | Visual examination of the voice box. |
Lung biopsy | Removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination. |
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest | Magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral and cross-sectional (axial) planes. |
Mediastinoscopy | Endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum. |
Postitron emission tomography (PET) scan of the lung | Radioactive glucose is injected and images reveal metabolic activity to the lungs. |
Pulmonary function tests | Tests that measure the ventillation mechanics of the lungs (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently). |
Thoracentesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space. |
Thoracotomy | Large surgical incision of the chest. |
Thoracoscopy (thorascopy) | Visual examinatio of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope. |
Tracheostomy | Surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck. |
Tuberculin test | Determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction. |
Tube thoracostomy | Chest tube is passed through an opening in the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion. |
Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q)scan | Detection device records radioactivity in the lung after injection of a radioisotope or inhalation of small amount of radioactive gas (xenon). |
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