Author Question: Which is a factor that influences the choice of incisions for thoracic surgery? a. Patient age ... (Read 53 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Which is a factor that influences the choice of incisions for thoracic surgery?

a. Patient age
b. Surgeon preference
c. Intrapleural pressure
d. Hemodynamic quality

Question 2

What type of bronchoscope is mainly used for foreign body removal and to find the cause of persistent bleeding?

a. Indirect
b. Rigid
c. Flexible
d. Bypass

k.lashomb · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Factors influencing the location of the thoracic incision include physiologic intrapleural pressure changes and constant movement of the chest, adequate exposure into the thoracic cavity, maintenance of integrity of the chest wall and diaphragm, the condition of the underlying pleura and lung, and the objective of a minimally invasive procedure if possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The rigid scope can pass a biopsy or foreign body forceps and can allow oxygenation through perforations along the side of the tube.