Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While ABG tests provide information about blood gases, they do not directly evaluate lung function and airflow.
Correct. Arterial blood gas (ABG) tests measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, which can help assess respiratory function and acid-base balance.
Incorrect. ABG tests do not directly assess for the presence of respiratory infections; they focus on blood gas parameters.
Incorrect. Identifying specific bacteria causing respiratory symptoms is typically done through sputum cultures and sensitivity tests, not ABG tests.
A) Incorrect. While ABG tests provide information about blood gases, they do not directly evaluate lung function and airflow.
B) Correct. Arterial blood gas (ABG) tests measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, which can help assess respiratory function and acid-base balance.
C) Incorrect. ABG tests do not directly assess for the presence of respiratory infections; they focus on blood gas parameters.
D) Incorrect. Identifying specific bacteria causing respiratory symptoms is typically done through sputum cultures and sensitivity tests, not ABG tests.