Surgical Procedures: Master Medical Terminology for Surgical Interventions

Question 1

What is the medical term for the surgical procedure involving the creation of an opening to drain fluid?

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Drainage

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Biopsy

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Aspiration

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Excision

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical suture?

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Magnetic

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Monofilament

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Multifilament

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Synthetic

Question 3

What is the instrument used to cut tissue in surgical procedures?

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Scalpel

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Forceps

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Hemostat

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Sutures

Question 4

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the appendix?

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Appendectomy

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Cholecystectomy

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Gastrectomy

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Nephrectomy

Question 5

What term describes a surgical incision into the abdomen?

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Laparotomy

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Thoracotomy

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Craniotomy

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Arthrotomy

Question 6

Which of the listed options is not a type of anesthesia used in surgical procedures?

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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General

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Regional

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Local

Question 7

What is the commonly used medical abbreviation for a hysterectomy?

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HYST

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HTX

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HX

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HY

Question 8

Which surgical technique involves making a small incision and using a laparoscope to visualize the surgical site?

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Laparoscopic surgery

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Open surgery

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Minimally invasive surgery

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Robotic surgery

Question 9

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the gallbladder?

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Cholecystectomy

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Appendectomy

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Gastrectomy

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Nephrectomy

Question 10

The medical suffix '-ectomy' generally indicates:

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Surgical removal

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Repair or restoration

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Diagnostic procedure

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Non-invasive treatment

Question 11

Which of the following is a common type of abdominal incision?

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Laparotomy

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Thoracotomy

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Craniotomy

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Tracheotomy

Question 12

The term 'hemostasis' in a surgical context refers to:

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Stopping blood flow

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Closing an incision

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Removing an organ

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Preparing the surgical site

Question 13

When considering a surgical approach, which factor is typically not taken into account?

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Cost-effectiveness

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Patient's overall health

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Surgeon's experience

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Complexity of the procedure

Question 14

The term 'laparoscopic' in surgery indicates a procedure performed using:

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Endoscope

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Open incision

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Robotic assistance

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Laser technology

Question 15

The term 'biopsy' in a surgical context refers to:

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Examination of a tissue sample

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Removal of a tumor

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Repair of a bone fracture

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Insertion of a device

Question 16

What is the primary function of a scalpel in surgery?

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Cutting tissue

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Clamping blood vessels

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Suturing wounds

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Retracting tissues

Question 17

Which type of anesthesia is NOT commonly used in surgical settings?

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Cutaneous anesthesia

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General anesthesia

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Local anesthesia

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Regional anesthesia

Question 18

Which term refers to the surgical incision made during a procedure?

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Incision

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Excision

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Suturing

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Debridement

Question 19

Which suffix commonly indicates removal in medical terminology?

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-ectomy

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-otomy

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-plasty

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-rrhaphy

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical drain?

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Nasogastric tube

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Penrose drain

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Jackson-Pratt drain

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Hemovac drain

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of laparoscopic surgery?

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To remove organs minimally invasively

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To repair damaged tissue

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To drain abscesses

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To insert medical devices

Question 22

Which type of surgical suture is designed to be absorbed by the body?

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Absorbable

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Monofilament

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Multifilament

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Non-absorbable

Question 23

Which term describes the surgical creation of a new opening in the trachea?

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Tracheostomy

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Laryngectomy

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Bronchoscopy

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Thoracotomy

Question 24

Which procedure involves inserting a tube into a body cavity for drainage purposes?

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Thoracostomy

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Biopsy

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Aspiration

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Laparoscopy

Question 25

What is the term for the surgical incision of the chest?

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Thoracotomy

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Mediastinoscopy

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Cardiotomy

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Laparoscopy

Question 26

Which procedure is used to visualize the interior of the stomach?

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Endoscopy

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Ultrasound

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X-ray

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MRI

Question 27

What is the surgical procedure to remove a kidney called?

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Nephrectomy

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Nephrostomy

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Nephrolithotomy

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Cystoscopy

Question 28

Which suffix indicates the surgical repair of a body part?

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-plasty

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-ectomy

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-otomy

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-lysis

Question 29

What is the term for the surgical closure of an opening in the heart?

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Cardioplasty

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Cardiotomy

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Cardiac ablation

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Angioplasty

Question 30

What is the surgical procedure called when the appendix is removed?

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Appendectomy

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Oophorectomy

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Pneumonectomy

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Hysterectomy

Question 31

Which of the following is a laparoscopic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

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Cataract surgery

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Total hip replacement

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Coronary artery bypass graft

Question 32

Identify the surgical procedure that involves repairing a torn or ruptured muscle:

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Myorrhaphy

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Tenorrhaphy

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Arthroplasty

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Osteotomy

Question 33

What is the surgical procedure for removing a kidney stone?

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Lithotomy

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Ureterotomy