What Procedure Should the Therapist Suggest to Relieve a Tension

question 11

Multiple Choice

What procedure should the therapist suggest to relieve a tension pneumothorax while awaiting more definitive treatment?

• A) Insertion of thoracostomy tubes
• B) Thoracotomy
• C) Thoracentesis with a large-bore needle
• D) Needle thoracostomy

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Definitions:

Bowman's Capsule

A capsule-shaped structure in the kidneys that encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney involved in the process of filtering blood to produce urine, thus playing a crucial role in body fluid and electrolyte regulation.

Counterflow

A process or system designed to move in the opposite direction of another flow to increase efficiency or facilitate a specific kind of exchange.

Loop of Henle

A U-shaped tube in the nephron of the kidney which plays a critical role in conserving water and in the concentration of urine.