Respiratory System: Diagnostic Tests

Question 1

Chest x-ray

Answer 1

imaging of the chest to visualize the lungs

Question 2

Arterial Blood Gas

Answer 2

measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide as well as the acidity (pH) of arterial blood

Question 3

Pulse Oximetry

Answer 3

non-invasive method for monitoring a person’s oxygen saturation with the use of a sensor device placed on a fingertip, toe or earlobe

Question 4

Spirometry

Answer 4

direct measurement
of lung volume and capacity

Question 5

Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)

Answer 5

give much more detail than conventional x
rays and may be done to determine the extent and exact
location of a disease

Question 6

Bronchoscopy

Answer 6

an endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the lungs for purposes of diagnosis and treatment