Author Question: Which of the following are considered indications for rigid bronchoscopy? 1. Large foreign body ... (Read 49 times)

codyclark

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Which of the following are considered indications for rigid bronchoscopy? 1. Large foreign body extraction 2. Management of massive hemoptysis 3. Self-expandable stent 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

Question 2

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.



dajones82

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Table 22-5 details antithrombotic therapies and recommended interval between last dose and procedure.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library