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haleyc112

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Which of the following are typical complications of thoracentesis? 1. Infection 2. Intercostal artery laceration 3. Rib fracture 4. Pneumothorax
 
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

What diagnostic procedure or technique is most sensitive for the identification of pleural effu-sion?
 
  a. Chest radiography
  b. Computed tomography
  c. Pleurodesis
  d. Thoracoscopy


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amynguyen1221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Thoracentesis involves the following three major risks: (1) intercostal artery laceration, (2) infec-tion, and (3) pneumothorax.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Computed tomography of the chest is the most sensitive study for identification of pleural effu-sion.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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