Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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Incision into the chest is referred to as?

Laparotomy
Thoracotomy
Craniotomy
Arthrotomy

The correct answer is: Thoracotomy

Laparotomy is an incision made into the abdominal cavity, not the chest. Craniotomy is an incision made into the skull. Arthrotomy is an incision made into a joint. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Thoracotomy is the term used for incision into the chest.