PULM DIAGNOSTIC EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Ventilation and Perfusion Scan (V/Q scan). Answer: Checks lung
ventilation and perfusion, used to detect pulmonary embolus.
◉ Fluoroscopy. Answer: An X-ray displaying movement.
◉ Chest X-ray. Answer: Shows congestion, broken ribs, pneumonia, and
popcorn lung.
◉ CT and MRI. Answer: Looks for clots and pulmonary embolism.
◉ D-Dimer. Answer: Measures protein fragments thrown by a blood
clot; elevated levels may indicate a clot.
◉ Capnography (end tidal). Answer: Normal partial pressure of end-
tidal carbon dioxide (PEtCO2) = 20-40 mm Hg.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Ventilation and Perfusion Scan (V/Q scan). Answer: Checks lung
ventilation and perfusion, used to detect pulmonary embolus.
◉ Fluoroscopy. Answer: An X-ray displaying movement.
◉ Chest X-ray. Answer: Shows congestion, broken ribs, pneumonia, and
popcorn lung.
◉ CT and MRI. Answer: Looks for clots and pulmonary embolism.
◉ D-Dimer. Answer: Measures protein fragments thrown by a blood
clot; elevated levels may indicate a clot.
◉ Capnography (end tidal). Answer: Normal partial pressure of end-
tidal carbon dioxide (PEtCO2) = 20-40 mm Hg.