A Patient Is Admitted with Signs and Symptoms of a Pulmonary

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolus (PE) .What diagnostic test most conclusive to determine this diagnosis?

• A) ABG
• B) Bronchoscopy
• C) Pulmonary function test
• D) V/Q scan

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