Question

question 11
1 point
when a surgeon punctures the chest with a needle, the procedure is called a:
abdominoscopy
abdominocentesis
thoracoscopy
thoracentesis
clear selection

Explanation:

• Abdominoscopy/abdominocentesis focus on the abdomen, not the chest.
• Thoracoscopy uses a scope (not just a needle puncture) for chest visualization.
• Thoracentesis is the specific term for needle puncture of the chest, typically to remove fluid or air.

Answer:

D. Thoracentesis