Question

a localized collection of pus in the thoracic cavity is: empyema. emphysema. embolism. asthma. question 69 an abnormally low level of oxygen in the arterial blood is called: hypoxemia. hypercapnia. cyanosis. eupnea. question 70 a muscle that lies between the ribs is called: the visceral pleura. the diaphragm. an intercostal muscle. a thoracic muscle.

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Empyema is a collection of pus in a body cavity, specifically in the thoracic cavity (pleural space).
• Emphysema is a lung condition where the alveoli are damaged.
• Embolism is the blockage of a blood vessel.
• Asthma is a respiratory disorder with airway inflammation and constriction.
• For the second question:
• Hypoxemia is defined as an abnormally low level of oxygen in arterial blood.
• Hypercapnia is high carbon dioxide in the blood.
• Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen (a sign, not the term for low oxygen in blood).
• Eupnea is normal breathing.
• For the third question:
• Intercostal muscles are located between the ribs.
• The visceral pleura is a membrane covering the lungs.
• The diaphragm is a large muscle at the base of the thoracic cavity.
• Thoracic muscle is a very general term and not specific to between - the - ribs location.

Answer:

• First question: empyema.
• Second question: hypoxemia.
• Third question: an intercostal muscle.