Common surgeries, procedures, & testing

Question 1

angioplasty

Answer 1

removal of an arterial blockage, possibly with stent placement

Question 2

appendectomy

Answer 2

removal of the appendix

Question 3

arthroscopy

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use of a scope to visualize insides of joints; may also include limited joint repairs

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CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)

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surgery to bypass a blocked coronary artery via a vein graft; sometimes called “bypass surgery” by patients

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cesarean section (C-section)

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incision through the abdomen and uterus for the purpose of delivering a baby

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cholecystectomy

Answer 6

removal of the gallbladder

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colectomy

Answer 7

removal of the colon

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dilation and curettage (C&D)

Answer 8

scraping of the cervical canal and uterine cavity

Question 9

hemorrhoidectomy

Answer 9

removal of hemmorhoid

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hernioplasty

Answer 10

hernia repair using a mesh

Question 11

hysterectomy

Answer 11

removal of the uterus

Question 12

hysteroscopy

Answer 12

use of a scope to examine the uterine cavity

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mastectomy

Answer 13

removal of a breast

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oophorectomy

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removal of an ovary

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prostateectomy

Answer 15

removal of the prostate

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splenectomy

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removal of he spleen

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tonsillectomy

Answer 17

removal of a tonsil

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biopsy

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removal of small pieces of tissue for microscopic examination, either in office or surgically

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colonoscopy

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use of a scope to examine the inside of the colon

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debridement

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removing foreign material or dead/ damaged/ infected issue from a wound or burn

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endoscopy

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use of a scope to examine the inside of an organ (such as aGI system)

Question 22

fine needle aspiration (FNA)

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used to obtain small biopsy specimen of tissue or fluid

Question 23

laceration repair

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cleaning and suturing (or stapling) of cuts to the skin

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lumbar puncture

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procedure to gather a spinal fluid sample; also called a “spinal tap”

Question 25

incision and drainage (I&D)

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opening, draining, and cleaning of pockets of fluid to promote healing (such as an abscess)

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intra-articular injection

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injection of medication or replacement fluids into a joint space

Question 27

computed tomography

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imaging type using radiation and computer analysis; also called a “CAT” scan

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chest x-ray (CXR)

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x-ray of the chest, usually for evaluation of the lungs

Question 29

echocardiogram (echo)

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ultrasound of the heart

Question 30

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 30

type of imaging that uses magnetic waves

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polysomnogram

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procedure to map brain waves during sleep; also called a “sleep study”

Question 32

position emission tomography (PET scan)

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type of imaging that is capable of showing the body’s metabolism of certain substances or blood flow rates

Question 33

skeletal scintigraphy

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imaging type for checking bone health; also called a “bone scan”

Question 34

ultrasound (US)

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procedure examining internal structures using sound waves to create images

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x-ray

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type of imaging that uses radiation; often used to evaluate bones or the lungs

Question 36

BMP

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basic metabolism panel; tests for electrolyte & glucose levels

Question 37

CBC

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complete blood count; tests the types and amounts of cells present in the blood

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CBC w/ diff

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CBC w/ differential; gives more information about the type of cells present in the blood

Question 39

CMP

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comprehensive metabolic panel; more detailed version of the BMP that focuses on organ healh

Question 40

culture

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ordered from body fluids to test for growth of foreign organisms

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ECG/ EKG

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electrocardiograph; measures the electrical signals of the heart

Question 42

FSBG

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finger stick blood glucose levels

Question 43

HbA1C (hemoglobin A1C)

Answer 43

test that indicates blood sugar control over the past 3 months; important in diabetes

Question 44

PFT

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pulmonary functions tests; measures the function of the lungs

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PT (protime)

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prothrombin time, test concerning blood clotting ability

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lipid panel

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tests for cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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liver panel

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tests various markers of liver health

Question 48

TSH

Answer 48

thyroid stimulating hormone; tests thyroid health

Question 49

UA

Answer 49

urinalysis; tests for kidney health and signs of urinary tract infection