NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 7 Question 17 Discussion

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Question #: 17
Topic #: 7

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Incision into the chest wall is referred to as:

Athoracotomy

Bthoracic

Cthorax

Dthoracostomy

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Suggested Answer: C

A tray for a pelvic examination normally includes a vaginal speculum and lubricant. The speculum is a medical tool used to open the vaginal walls for visual inspection and access to the cervix during the examination. Lubricant is applied to the speculum to ease insertion and increase patient comfort. Other instruments that may be included depending on the specific examination or procedure are gloves, tenaculum, and hemostat forceps. Proper preparation of the examination tray ensures that the healthcare provider has all necessary tools readily available, facilitating a smooth and efficient examination process.

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Elena

3 months ago

Thoracotomy is for chest wall incision, no doubt!

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Rosina

3 months ago

I thought it was just called thorax?

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Wilda

3 months ago

Wait, isn't it thoracostomy?

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Mose

4 months ago

Agreed, that's the correct term.

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Raul

4 months ago

It's definitely thoracotomy!

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Elroy

4 months ago

I thought thoracotomy was correct, but I keep confusing it with thoracic and thorax.

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Brice

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like thoracotomy has something to do with surgery on the chest wall.

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Carylon

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about chest procedures, and I think thoracotomy was the right term for an incision.

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Craig

5 months ago

I think it's thoracotomy, but I might be mixing it up with thoracostomy.

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Claribel

5 months ago

I'm a bit stuck on this one. I'll have to use the process of elimination to narrow it down.

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Charlene

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about A. Thoracotomy sounds like the right medical term for an incision into the chest.

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Lashon

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. Incision into the chest wall... that has to be thoracotomy, right?

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Graciela

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Crissy

5 months ago

This one seems straightforward - the answer is clearly A, thoracotomy.

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Lashaun

9 months ago

Ah, the age-old question - how do you properly cut into someone's chest? I'm sure the medical professionals have it all figured out.

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Ilona

7 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Lelia

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe it's thorax?

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Teri

8 months ago

C) thorax

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Rosendo

8 months ago

No, it's actually thoracotomy.

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Mila

8 months ago

B) thoracic

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Sarah

8 months ago

I think it's thoracostomy.

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Lindsey

9 months ago

D) thoracostomy

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Gilma

9 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Elliot

9 months ago

Ha, thoracostomy? That sounds like something you'd do to a giraffe, not a human! Definitely thoracotomy.

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Jesus

10 months ago

Thoracostomy? Isn't that when they stick a tube in your chest, not make an incision? I'm going to have to go with A on this one.

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Melodie

8 months ago

Actually, thoracostomy is the insertion of a tube into the chest, not making an incision.

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Renea

8 months ago

D) thoracostomy

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Frederic

9 months ago

Yes, thoracotomy is the correct term for incision into the chest wall.

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Beckie

9 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Darnell

10 months ago

Hmm, thorax and thoracic are related to the chest, but I don't think they're the right terms for an incision. I'll go with thoracotomy.

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Naomi

10 months ago

I agree, thoracotomy is the correct term for an incision into the chest wall.

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Rasheeda

10 months ago

I think it's thoracotomy.

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Paris

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) thoracostomy could also be a possibility.

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Vernell

10 months ago

I agree with Henriette, thoracotomy makes sense for incision into the chest wall.

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Henriette

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) thoracotomy.

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Gwenn

11 months ago

Thoracotomy sounds like the obvious choice here. I'm pretty sure that's the term for an incision into the chest wall.

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Crissy

9 months ago

I believe thoracic is more about the chest region in general, not specifically an incision.

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Tamar

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think thorax is more related to the chest cavity itself.

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Lanie

10 months ago

I think thoracostomy is also a possible option for an incision into the chest wall.

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Carri

10 months ago

I agree, thoracotomy is the correct term for an incision into the chest wall.

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