A(n) ____ valve is a one-way valve used to prevent air from returning into the thoracic cavity.

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A flutter valve is a one-way valve used to prevent air from returning into the thoracic cavity. It is commonly used in the management of conditions such as pneumothorax or chest trauma, where air may enter the pleural space and cause lung collapse. The flutter valve allows air to escape the pleural space but prevents its re-entry by closing during expiration. The other options listed, expansion, diffusion, and reservoir, are not relevant to this context.

A(n) ____ Valve Is a One-Way Valve Used to Prevent