PTHA 1225 · Communications · Exam 3
Respiratory surgical procedures and drainage
Terminology · 8 cards · Priority A: 6 / B: 2
Say or write your answer before opening the card. A is the first pass; B remains fair course material. Source notes appear with each answer.
E3-0254 · Priority A
What does Bronchoscopy mean?
Passing a lighted bronchoscope through the mouth/larynx to examine the trachea and bronchi.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 15
E3-0255 · Priority A
What does Bronchoscope mean?
The lighted instrument used to examine the trachea and bronchi during bronchoscopy.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 15
E3-0256 · Priority A
What does Chest tube insertion mean?
Placing a plastic tube in the thoracic cavity to remove air, fluid, or blood.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 15
E3-0257 · Priority A
What does Lung resection mean?
Surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 15
E3-0258 · Priority A
What does Thoracentesis mean?
Needle insertion into the thoracic cavity to remove fluid.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 15
E3-0259 · Priority A
What does Tracheostomy mean?
An opening into the trachea with a tube for temporary or permanent respiratory support.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slides 15, 16
E3-0260 · Priority B
What does Postural drainage (slide description) mean?
The slide describes cupped-hand percussion over a lung segment to loosen secretions. It does not separately explain the positioning component.
Limited source description; the missing details are listed in the audit. Do not treat this as a complete procedural definition.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 16
E3-0261 · Priority B
What does Laryngoscope (image label) mean?
The instrument shown at the mouth during endotracheal intubation; no further definition is supplied.
Limited source description; the missing details are listed in the audit. Do not treat this as a complete procedural definition.
Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 14