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question 45
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when tracheal obstruction causes cessation of breathing, the procedure that helps gain access to the airway below the obstruction is:
a) chondropathy,
b) tracheotomy,
c) pneumonectomy,
d) pharyngoscopy,
e) rhinoscopy.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Chondropathy is a disorder of cartilage, not related to airway obstruction.
• Option B: Tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the trachea (windpipe) to bypass an obstruction and restore breathing, which matches the scenario.
• Option C: Pneumonectomy is the removal of a lung, not for airway obstruction relief.
• Option D: Pharyngoscopy is the examination of the pharynx, not for bypassing airway obstruction.
• Option E: Rhinoscopy is the examination of the nasal cavity, not related to airway obstruction below the obstruction site.

Answer:

B. tracheotomy