Bronchoscopy
Which of the following are divisions of imaging systems used during flexible bronchoscopy?
1.) Fiber Optic
2.)Video
3.)Hybrid
4.)Fusion
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only - B. 1, 2 and 3 only
What is the purpose of administering atropine before bronchoscopy? - To help dry out the airway
to make better visualization and help counteract bradycardia if the vagus nerve is stimulated.
Your patient is being scheduled for a flexible bronchoscopy and is inquiring about when to stop taking
her warfarin. After consulting the physician, what would you tell her?
A. 1 to 2 days prior to the procedure
B. 3 to 5 days prior to the procedure
C. 1 week prior to the procedure
D. She does not need to discontinue her warfarin - B. 3 to 5 days prior to the procedure
Which of the following are considered indications for flexible broncoscopy?
1.) Unexplained lung collapse
2.) Need for large tissue specimen
3.) Evaluate endotracheal tube related injury
4.) Bronchogenic carcinoma
A. 1 and 3 only
, B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - C. 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the following are considered contraindications for flexible bronchoscopy?
1.) Severe hypercapnia
2.) Impaired neck mobility
3.) Hemoptysis
4.) Recent myocardial infarction
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only - B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Which of the following are considered indications for rigid bronchoscopy?
1.) Large foreign body extraction
2.) Management of massive hemoptysis
3.) Self-expandable sent placement
4.) Mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - C. 1, 2 and 3 only
Metallic stents are placed during:
A. Flexible bronchoscopy
B. Rigid bronchoscopy
C. Either flexible or rigid bronchoscopy