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segrsyd

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Where should a bronchoalveolar lavage be obtained?
 
  a. The nondependent part of the lung
  b. The dependent part of the lung
  c. The largest lobe of the lung affected
  d. The smallest lobe of the lung affected

Question 2

When is endobronchial biopsy performed?
 
  a. To obtain a sputum sample from a visible endobronchial lesion.
  b. To obtain a tissue sample from a visible endobronchial lesion.
  c. It is used with transbronchial needle aspi-ration.
  d. It is used during bronchial stent place-ment.



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Heffejeff

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
BAL should be obtained from the nondependent part of the lung to optimize the fluid return.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Endobronchial biopsy (EBBx) is a technique whereby flexible forceps are used to obtain a tissue sample from a visible endobronchial lesion. It provides specimens for histological examination.




segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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