For which of the following reasons is atropine often used during ...

[Jramos095]

For which of the following reasons is atropine often used during fiberoptic bronchoscopy? 1. To dry the patient's airway 2. To decrease vagal responses 3. To provide topical anesthesia
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Therapeutic indications for fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following? 1. Inspect the airways. 2. Retrieve foreign bodies. 3. Obtain specimens for analysis. 4. Aid endotracheal intubation.
 
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This promotes anesthetic deposition, aids visibility, and can reduce procedure time. An anticho-linergic agent, such as atropine given prior to the procedure, is used for this purpose. Atropine may also help decrease vagal responses (such as bradycardia and hypotension) that can occur during bronchoscopy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The purposes of bronchoscopy are to inspect the airway, remove objects from the airway, collect samples from the airway, and place devices into the airway.