Question

which of the following is a procedure to remove one entire lung?
pneumonectomy
tracheostomy
thoracotomy
lobectomy

question 52
what measuring device would tell the physician that the patient has hypoxemia?
an oximeter
a stethoscope
a ventilator
an incentive spirometer

question 53
the abbreviation copd stands for:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
cardiopulmonary distress.
chronic obstructive pulmonary distress.
cardiopulmonary disease.

Explanation:

• Question 1: Pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of an entire lung. Tracheostomy creates an opening in the trachea. Thoracotomy is an incision into the chest. Lobectomy removes a lobe of the lung.
• Question 2: An oximeter measures oxygen saturation in the blood. A stethoscope listens to sounds. A ventilator aids breathing. An incentive spirometer helps with deep breathing. Hypoxemia is low oxygen in the blood, so an oximeter is used.
• Question 3: COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Cardiopulmonary distress and disease are different. Chronic obstructive pulmonary distress is not the correct term.

Answer:

• First question: pneumonectomy
• Second question: an oximeter
• Third question: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease