Author Question: Complications of fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following? 1. Hypocapnia 2. Infection ... (Read 65 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Complications of fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following? 1. Hypocapnia 2. Infection 3. Hypotension 4. Hypoxemia

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

In which of the following conditions should fiberoptic bronchoscopy not be performed if the risks outweigh the potential benefits?

1. Uncorrected bleeding disorders
2. Presence of lung abscess
3. Refractory hypoxemia
4. Unstable hemodynamic status
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Excerpts from the AARC guideline (CPG 36-5) include indications, contraindications, precau-tions and/or possible complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Excerpts from the AARC guideline, including indications, contraindications, precautions and/or possible complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring, appear on pp. 784-785.