Author Question: Where should a bronchoalveolar lavage be obtained? a. The nondependent part of the lung b. The ... (Read 23 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.

Heffejeff · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.