Question

physicians performed an emergency ____ to make a new opening in ms. jones windpipe when she choked on a piece of food. select one: a. colocolostomy b. cholecystectomy c. tracheostomy d. colostomy e. mastectomy

Explanation:

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea (windpipe). Colocolostomy is related to the large - intestine, cholecystectomy is the removal of the gall - bladder, colostomy is an opening in the colon, and mastectomy is the removal of breast tissue. Since the goal is to open the windpipe, tracheostomy is the correct answer.

Answer:

C. tracheostomy