Match the clinical procedures their descriptions.

-An x-ray test useful in visualizing pulmonary circulation in the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism
A)bronchoalveolar lavage
B)endotracheal intubation
C)lung scan; ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
D)computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography
E)thoracentesis
F)tracheostomy

Question

Match the clinical procedures their descriptions.

-An x-ray test useful in visualizing pulmonary circulation in the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism
A)bronchoalveolar lavage
B)endotracheal intubation
C)lung scan; ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
D)computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography
E)thoracentesis
F)tracheostomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography is the x-ray test useful in visualizing pulmonary circulation in the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism.

Answer: C
 Lung scan, specifically the ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan, is another imaging modality used to diagnose a pulmonary embolism.

The other procedures listed (A, B, E, and F) are not indicated for the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism.

Match the Clinical Procedures Their Descriptions