test 58- surgery: word building 3

Question 1

gangrene in a foot may require the …. of the foot.

Answer 1

amputation

Question 2

the …. of all equipment used in the operating theatre is essential.

Answer 2

sterility

Question 3

a scalpel is a small …. knife.

Answer 3

surgical

Question 4

during surgery, the …. administers drugs to prevent the patient feeling pain.

Answer 4

anaesthetist

Question 5

for some short operations, a local …. may be given and the patient will be able to go home soon after.

Answer 5

anaesthetic

Question 6

one way of trying ti diagnose an illness is to use …. surgery.

Answer 6

exploratory

Question 7

…. surgery is required to cure a particular problem.

Answer 7

corrective

Question 8

certain conditions, which are not life threatening if felt, can be treated with …. surgery.

Answer 8

elective

Question 9

cosmetic surgery to improve appearance is usually ….

Answer 9

optional

Question 10

the surgeon tries to make the …. along the lines of skin tension.

Answer 10

incision

Question 11

…. sutures don’t need to be removed at a later date.

Answer 11

absorbable

Question 12

an operation may be carried out for the …. of a tumour.

Answer 12

excision