Question

1. which procedure describes a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the lung? pneumocentesis pneumectomy bronchocentesis thoracotomy

Explanation:

• Pneumocentesis: "Pneumo-" refers to lung, "-centesis" means surgical puncture to remove fluid. This matches the description.
• Pneumectomy: Removal of a lung (not fluid removal).
• Bronchocentesis: Puncture of a bronchus (airway, not lung tissue for fluid).
• Thoracotomy: Surgical incision into the chest wall (not a puncture for fluid).

Answer:

Pneumocentesis