If Accurate Sizing on a Pneumothorax Is Desired, What Diagnostic

question 39

Multiple Choice

If accurate sizing on a pneumothorax is desired, what diagnostic technique would be most appropriate?

• A) Chest radiography
• B) Computed tomography
• C) PET scan
• D) Ultrasonography

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Definitions:

Granulated Tissue

New connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process.

Ulcer Healing

The process of recovery and repair of open sores or lesions, typically in the stomach lining or skin, through medical treatment and care.

Primary Intention

A type of wound healing where the wound edges are directly closed and heal by epithelization without significant tissue loss.

Steri-Strips

Adhesive strips used medically to close wounds, serving as an alternative to stitches for minor cuts.