Question

question 21 (mandatory) (1 point)
which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?
pneumocentesis
empyema
pneumotomy
thoracotomy
thoracentesis

Explanation:

Pneumocentesis is puncture of the lung, empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, pneumotomy is an incision in the lung, thoracotomy is a surgical incision into the chest wall. Thoracentesis is the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity to remove fluid or air.

Answer:

E. Thoracentesis