A normal BAL includes: _______ macrophages _______lymphocytes _______ neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils

Indications for rigid bronchoscopy  I. Suspected bronchogenic carcinoma II. Large foreign body extraction III. Large volume tissue biopsies IV. Silicone or self-expandable stent placement A. I, II only B. II, III, IV C. IV only D. All of the above

____________ decreased platelet count occurs with malignancies of the bone marrow or with an increased breakdown of platelets such as with heparin usage. A. Thrombocytosis B. Thrombocytopenia C. Leukopenia D. Leukocytosis

What is the drawback to measuring the FRC during a helium dilution test?

The American Thoracic Society suggests __________  % for moderately severe FEV1 classification during lung function testing, a. 70% b. 35% c. 50% d. 80%

Diagnostic bronchoscopy begins with the examination of the __________ airways. A. Upper B. Lower

Indications for rigid bronchoscopy  I. Suspected bronchogenic carcinoma II. Large foreign body extraction III. Large volume tissue biopsies IV. Silicone or self-expandable stent placement A. I, II only B. II, III, IV C. IV only D. All of the above

Having someone give the instructions is an ideal alternative to help a hearing-impaired patient understand spirometry instructions. 

What is the drawback to measuring the FRC during a helium dilution test?

The heart should not exceed _____ % of the lung field. A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50