A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Thoracotomy Under General

question 197

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient for thoracotomy under general anesthesia.Which type of lung biopsy requires this type of surgery?

• A)Open biopsy
• B)Needle biopsy
• C)Transbronchial biopsy
• D)Transcatheter bronchial brushing

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Definitions:

Selective Memory

The phenomenon of remembering certain information while forgetting others, often influenced by emotional factors.

Broadbent

Donald Broadbent, a British cognitive psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of attention and information processing.

Central Executive

A component of working memory model that is responsible for directing attention and orchestrating cognitive processes when performing tasks.

Long-term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them simultaneously, associated with learning and memory.