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

6 months ago

Thoracotomy is for chest wall incision, no doubt!

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Rosina

6 months ago

I thought it was just called thorax?

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Wilda

6 months ago

Wait, isn't it thoracostomy?

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Mose

7 months ago

Agreed, that's the correct term.

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Raul

7 months ago

It's definitely thoracotomy!

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Elroy

7 months ago

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

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Brice

7 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

7 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

8 months ago

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

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Claribel

8 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

8 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

8 months ago

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

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Graciela

8 months ago

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

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Crissy

8 months ago

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

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Lashaun

1 year 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

10 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Lelia

11 months ago

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

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Teri

11 months ago

C) thorax

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Rosendo

11 months ago

No, it's actually thoracotomy.

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Mila

11 months ago

B) thoracic

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Sarah

11 months ago

I think it's thoracostomy.

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Lindsey

12 months ago

D) thoracostomy

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Gilma

12 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Elliot

1 year ago

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

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Jesus

1 year 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

11 months ago

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

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Renea

11 months ago

D) thoracostomy

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Frederic

12 months ago

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

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Beckie

12 months ago

A) thoracotomy

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Darnell

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Rasheeda

1 year ago

I think it's thoracotomy.

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Paris

1 year ago

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

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Vernell

1 year ago

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

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Henriette

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) thoracotomy.

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Gwenn

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Tamar

1 year ago

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

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Lanie

1 year ago

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

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Carri

1 year ago

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

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