Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

The surgical procedure of making an incision in the trachea is called:
  1. Appendectomy
  2. Cricothyrotomy
  3. Tracheostomy
  4. Laryngectomy
Explanation
Answer: C-A tracheostomy is the surgical procedure of making an incision in the trachea.

An appendectomy is the removal of appendix. A cricothyrotomy is an emergency procedure performed through the skin and cricoid membrane to establish an airway. A laryngectomy is partial or total removal of the larynx.
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