Which of the following must be continuously monitored during a ...

[Frost2351]

Which of the following must be continuously monitored during a bronchoscopy? 1. Cardiac monitoring 2. Blood pressure 3. Oximetry 4. MetHb levels
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

A technique of obtaining a specimen of the lung parenchyma by using flexible forceps positioned distally through the working channel of the bronchoscope is referred to as:
 
  a. an endobronchial biopsy.
  b. bronchial brushing.
  c. transbronchial needle aspiration.
  d. a transbronchial biopsy.

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Continuous cardiac, blood pressure, and oximetry monitoring must be carried out during the procedure of bronchoscopy. Capnography is highly recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Transbronchial biopsy (TBBx) is a technique of obtaining a specimen of the lung parenchyma by using flexible forceps positioned distally through the working channel of the bronchoscope.