#1
What does the term 'thoracentesis' refer to?
Insertion of a tube into the chest cavity to drain fluid
ExplanationInserting a tube into the chest to drain fluid from the pleural space.
#2
Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck?
Tracheostomy
ExplanationSurgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck.
#3
Which of the following procedures involves the surgical removal of a lung?
Pneumonectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of an entire lung.
#4
Which of the following terms refers to the insertion of a tube through the mouth and into the trachea to establish an airway?
Intubation
ExplanationInserting a tube to establish an airway through the trachea.
#5
Which of the following procedures is used to examine the bronchial tubes?
Bronchoscopy
ExplanationExamination of bronchial tubes using a specialized instrument.
#6
What is the medical term for the procedure of removing fluid from the pleural space?
Thoracentesis
ExplanationProcedure to remove fluid from the pleural space.
#7
What is the medical term for the condition of collapsed lung?
Pneumothorax
ExplanationCondition of collapsed lung.
#8
Which of the following procedures involves the examination of the voice box using a specialized instrument?
Laryngoscopy
ExplanationExamination of the voice box using a specialized instrument.
#9
What does the term 'lobectomy' refer to?
Surgical removal of a lobe of the lung
ExplanationSurgical removal of a lobe of the lung.
#10
What does the term 'pneumonectomy' refer to?
Surgical removal of a lung
ExplanationSurgical removal of an entire lung.
#11
What does the term 'pneumothorax' refer to?
Collapsed lung
ExplanationCondition of collapsed lung.
#12
What is the term for the surgical removal of a portion of the chest wall?
Thoracotomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of a portion of the chest wall.
#13
What does the term 'bronchoplasty' refer to?
Surgical repair of the bronchi
ExplanationSurgical repair of the bronchi.
#14
What does the term 'atelectasis' refer to?
Collapse of the lung
ExplanationCondition of lung collapse.