A ____ Is the Surgical Creation of an Opening into the Chest

question 7

Multiple Choice

A ____ is the surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity.

• A) thoracostomy
• B) thoracotomy
• C) tracheostomy
• D) tracheotomy

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Definitions:

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposing that people have different kinds of intelligences, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist.

Psychomotor Intelligence

Refers to the cognitive processing required for the coordination of physical movement and the performance of skilled motor tasks.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which tends to increase with age.

Fluid Intelligence

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