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review for thoracic surgery test

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posterolateral position   situated on the side and toward the back  
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anterolateral position   situated in front and to one side  
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smaller subdivisions of the lobes of the lung, separated from others by connective tissue and supplied by seperate branches of the bronchus leading to the particular lobe   segments of the lung  
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secretions obtained from the bronchi for laboratory examination following injection and aspiration of small amounts of saline   bronchial washings  
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mass of tissues and organs bound by the lungs on the sides and separating the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind   mediastinum  
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congenital malformation of the chest wall characterized by a funnel-shaped depression of the lower end of the sternum and costal cartilages   pectus excavatum  
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serous membrane enclosing the lungs and lining the walls of the thoracic cavity   pleura  
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the space between two ribs   intercostal space  
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an incision through or splitting of the sternum   sternotomy  
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soft indentation along the midline immediately above the sternum   suprasternal notch  
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well-defined portions of the lungs; the right lung has 3 and left lung has 2   lobes  
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accumulation of blood or fluid in the pleural cavity caused by rupture of small blood vessels, due to trauma or inflammation of the lungs in pneumonia, pulmonary TB, or a malignant growth   hemothorax  
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space   pleural effusion  
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the maximum volume of air that can be expired from the resting expiratory level   reserve air  
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the amount of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a maximum expiration   residual air  
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the amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal quiet breathing   tidal air  
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direct visualization of the mediastinal space and lymph nodes by means of a lighted scope   mediastinoscopy  
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direct visualization of the interior of the larynx through a lighted scope   laryngoscopy  
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direct visualization of the tracheobronchial tree following insertion of a rigid or flexible lighted scope   bronchoscopy  
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direct visualization of the esophagus and cardiac portion of the stomach by means of a lighted scope   esophagoscopy  
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purpose of thoracic surgery   to treat diseased tissue by resection or repair  
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which position is used for a median sternotomy incision?   supine  
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which position is used for a full posterolateral thoracotomy incision?   lateral  
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which position is used for anterolateral thoracotomy incision?   modified supine  
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purpose of thoracic endoscopic procedures   to observe periodically the effects of therapy  
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which incision is most often used for thoracic procedures?   posterolateral thoracotomy incision  
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what would the median sternotomy incision be used for?   thymectomy  
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which incision uses an inframammary incision form the anterior midline or sternal border to mid axillary line?   anterolateral thoracotomy incision  
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what should be in the room as a special consideration of thoracic surgery?   pre-op chest x-rays  
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what should always be ready as a special consideration of thoracic surgery?   hemostatic agents  
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the excision of a small portion of lung tissue for diagnosis is ___?   lung biopsy  
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insertion of a catheter through a very small incision in an intercostal space to establish a closed drainage system   closed thoracostomy  
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excision of fibrinous deposits or restrictive membranes of pleurae that interfere with respiratory function   decortication of the lung  
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sterile chest tubes with multiple openings on the end available in sizes from 16-36 French   underwater drainage system  
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Pleuravac is the preferred drainage system b/c it is lighter, safer, and easier to use. it is a ___?   compact disposable unit  
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in an open thoracotomy, the surgeon incises over selected ___?   intercostal spaces  
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in an open thoracotomy, the periosteum is incised and freed from the ___?   rib  
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what is used to incise the periosteum over the intercostal space?   Doyen raspatory  
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in an open thoracotomy, the surgeon uses rongeurs or Sauerbruch rib shears to trim bone edges and then applies ___ for hemostasis   bone wax  
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during an open thoracotomy, the surgeon uses wet laps to protect the wound from ___?   retractor  
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in an open thoracotomy, retractors are inserted between the ___?   ribs  
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following a thoracotomy, chest tubes are inserted into the ___?   pleural space  
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pericostal sutures are held around 2 ribs with a ___?   hemostat  
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the surgeon reapproximates periosteum and connects drains to a ___?   closed drainage system  
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removal of the thymus gland   thymectomy  
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thymectomy is performed to relieve symptoms of ___?   myesthenia gravis  
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the approach used for a thymectomy is ___?   median sternotomy  
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the repair of pectus ___ is the repair of a depression in the sternum and cartilage   excavatum  
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excision of a small part from the periphery of a pulmonary lobe is ___   wedge resection  
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condition of the chest wall due to two or more rib fractures in which segments are not attached to the other end causing paradoxic movement during inspiration and expiration   flail chest  
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