1. Match the following tests with the correct definitions.

1) Chest X-ray
2) Arterial Blood Gases
3) Thoracentesis
4) Pulmonary Function Tests
5) Bronchoscopy
6) Lung scan

A. These are tests that measure the amount of air moving in and out of the lungs and how much air the lungs can hold.

B. A radiograph is taken of the chest to evaluate changes in the lungs.

C. The pleura is punctured and air or fluid is aspirated from it. The test is also done to remove fluid for laboratory study or to inject anticancer drugs.

D. A scope is passed into the trachea and bronchi to inspect for bleeding or tumours. The doctor may also take tissue samples or remove mucus plugs and foreign objects.

E. A radial or femoral artery is punctured to obtain arterial blood. Laboratory tests measure the amount of oxygen in the blood.