Exam 9: Other Important Tests and Procedures

Which of the following are primary reasons for which an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is recommended? 1) To detect the presence of tumors or pathologically enlarged lymph nodes 2) To diagnose stridor or localized wheezing 3) To diagnose tumors within the lung or mediastinum 4) To diagnose lymph node abnormalities in the mediastinum or hila

For blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine values:

After a thoracentesis procedure, it is important to monitor the patient for:

The respiratory therapist is caring for a patient who is receiving diuretic therapy as part of the medication regimen for her congestive heart failure. Which of the following would the therapist most likely monitor in watching for common side effects associated with diuretic therapy?

In response to a viral infection, which of the following can be expected to be seen in the white blood cell count?

Therapeutic bronchoscopy can be used for: 1) bronchiectasis therapy. 2) removal of a foreign body. 3) selective lavage. 4) management of life-threatening hemoptysis.

Gram staining is done to: 1) classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative. 2) identify tuberculosis organisms. 3) speed up the organism culturing process. 4) help guide antibiotic therapy.

Culture and sensitivity tests:

The respiratory therapist is caring for a patient with a newly diagnosed pleural lesion. The patient cannot undergo a CT scan due to extreme claustrophobia. Which procedure can be performed to diagnose the cause of the lesion?

Diagnostic thoracentesis can be used to:

In a normal differential white blood cell (WBC) count, which of the following would have the highest number?

A patient has pneumonia and a right pleural effusion. If the pleural exudate fluid is infected, it will show: 1) a low protein level. 2) a high white blood cell count. 3) bacteria. 4) many red blood cells.

A 14-year-old patient has had a serious asthma attack. Her white blood cell count can be expected to show:

The respiratory therapist is reviewing the electronic medical record of a patient recently admitted to the medical floor. The therapist notes that a sputum sample was sent to the lab for an acid-fast smear and culture. How should the therapist interpret this information?