Question

question 1 surgical incision into the chest would be known as:
a thoracotomy
b thoracostomy
c thoracectomy
d thoracalgia

question 2
\incomplete expansion\ of the lung would be known as:
a atelectasis
b apnea
c laryngospasm
d orthopnea

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option A: Thoracotomy is a surgical incision into the chest (thorax) to access organs like the lungs, heart, etc.
• Option B: Thoracostomy is a procedure to create an opening in the chest wall for drainage (e.g., of fluid or air), not just an incision.
• Option C: Thoracectomy is not a standard term; "thoracotomy" is for incision, and "resection" - type terms are for removal, but this term is incorrect here.
• Option D: Thoracalgia refers to chest pain, not a surgical incision.

• Option A: Atelectasis is defined as the incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung or part of a lung.
• Option B: Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing (e.g., sleep apnea), not related to lung expansion.
• Option C: Laryngospasm is a spasm of the laryngeal muscles, causing airway obstruction, not lung expansion issues.
• Option D: Orthopnea is difficulty breathing when lying flat, related to posture and heart/lung conditions, not incomplete lung expansion.

Answer:

A. thoracotomy

Question 2