Question

patient 8
this small child decided she didnt trust the local banks so she deposited her nickel in a safer place.

1. according to the x - ray, the nickel is lodged somewhere in the | i
2. name the bones:

a clavicle b humerus
c ulna d radius

1. how do you think the nickel should be removed? (hint: notice the size of the nickel compared to the size of the throat) explain your choice:

• pull it out through the mouth with instruments
• remove from the neck with surgery
• allow it to pass into the digestive system and out of the body

Explanation:

1. The nickel is lodged in the throat. This can be inferred from the X - ray image and the context of the problem.
2. Bone A is the clavicle (collar bone) which is located at the top of the chest near the neck. Bone B is the humerus, the long bone of the upper arm.
3. Removing from the neck with surgery is the best option. The nickel is large compared to the throat. Pulling it out through the mouth with instruments could cause damage to the throat and esophagus as it is a relatively large object. Allowing it to pass into the digestive system is also risky because of its size, which may cause obstruction in the digestive tract. Surgery from the neck area can directly access the nickel with less risk of damage to vital structures compared to the other two options.

Answer:

1. Throat
2. A: Clavicle, B: Humerus
3. Remove from the neck with surgery.