What Strategy Has Been Suggested to Stabilize the La Conchita

question 18

Multiple Choice

What strategy has been suggested to stabilize the La Conchita, California, landslide?

• A)retaining wall construction
• B)water drainage
• C)planting of vegetation
• D)slope grading

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Definitions:

Chlorhexidine

An antiseptic used to clean the skin or mouth, preventing infections.

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted through the chest wall to remove air, fluid, or pus from the pleural space, helping the lungs to expand properly.

Water-Seal Chamber

A component of a chest tube drainage system that prevents air from re-entering the patient’s pleural space and allows trapped air and fluid to escape from the chest.

Continuous Bubbling

Often observed in certain medical devices or procedures, indicating a steady flow of air or gas through a liquid, which may be normal or indicative of a problem.