Question

what is the surgical procedure used to remove excess pleural fluid?
a tracheostomy
b pneumonectomy
c thoracentesis
d postural drainage

Explanation:

• Option A: Tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in the trachea for airway management, not for removing pleural fluid.
• Option B: Pneumonectomy is the removal of a lung, not related to pleural fluid removal.
• Option C: Thoracentesis is the surgical procedure to remove excess pleural fluid from the pleural space.
• Option D: Postural drainage is used to drain mucus from the lungs, not pleural fluid.

Answer:

C. thoracentesis