To treat pneumothorax, the chest tube is usually placed at the ____.
A. fourth to sixth intercostal space along the midclavicular line or midaxillary line
B. fourth to sixth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
C. second or third intercostal space anteriorly along the midclavicular line or midaxillary line
D. second intercostal space anteriorly along the midclavicular line
Answer: C
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Which of the following is an advantage of brachytherapy?
a. It is a treatment option for all lung cancer types. b. It does not require the use of a broncho-scope. c. A lower dose of radiation can be delivered to the tumor cells while minimizing radia-tion to the normal tissue. d. A higher dose of radiation can be deliv-ered to the tumor cells while minimizing radiation to the normal tissue.
The nasal cavity is divided by the ____.
A. pharynx B. nasal septum C. nasal conchae D. cilia E. paranasal sinuses
The oldest and most expensive type of health-care plans repay policyholders for costs of health care due to illnesses and accidents and are called _______________ plans.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).