Diagnostic Thoracentesis Can Be Used To

question 10

Multiple Choice

Diagnostic thoracentesis can be used to:

• A) withdraw a secretion sample from the lung for a sputum smear.
• B) withdraw a secretion sample from the lung for a Gram stain.
• C) determine the etiology of a pleural effusion.
• D) remove air from the pleural space.

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Definitions:

Intestinal Lipase

An enzyme produced in the intestine that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Fats

Nutrient-rich substances composed mainly of fatty acids and glycerol, important for energy storage, cell structure, and absorption of vitamins.

Secretes Acid

Refers to the process by which certain cells or glands in the body produce and release acid, such as the gastric glands in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid for digestion.

Digestive System

A group of organs responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food, and the elimination of waste.