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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

cesarean section (C-section)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

cholecystectomy

Answer 6

removal of the gallbladder

Question 7

colectomy

Answer 7

removal of the colon

Question 8

dilation ad curettage (D&C)

Answer 8

scraping of the cervical canal and uterine cavity

Question 9

hemorrhoidectomy

Answer 9

removal of a hemorrhoid

Question 10

hernioplasty

Answer 10

hernia repair using a mesh

Question 11

herniorrhaphy

Answer 11

hernia repair

Question 12

hysterectomy

Answer 12

removal of the uterus

Question 13

hysteroscopy

Answer 13

use of a scope to examine the uterine cavity

Question 14

mastectomy

Answer 14

removal of a breast

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oophorectomy

Answer 15

removal of an ovary

Question 16

prostatectomy

Answer 16

removal of the prostate

Question 17

splenectomy

Answer 17

reomval of the spleen

Question 18

tonsillectomy

Answer 18

removal of a tonsil

Question 19

biopsy

Answer 19

removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination, either in an office procedure or surgically

Question 20

colonoscopy

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use of a scope to examine the inside of the colon

Question 21

debridement

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

Question 22

endoscopy

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

Question 23

fine needle aspiration (FNA)

Answer 23

used to obtain a small biopsy specimen of tissue or fluid

Question 24

laceration repair

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

Question 25

lumbar puncture

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procedure to gather a spinal fluid sample; also called a "spinal tap"

Question 26

incision and drainage (I&D)

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

Question 27

intra-articular injection

Answer 27

injection of medication or replacement fluids into a joint space

Question 28

computed tomography (CT)

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

Question 29

chest x-ray (CXR)

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

Question 30

echocardiogram (echo)

Answer 30

ultrasound of the heart

Question 31

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 31

type of imaging that uses magnetic waves

Question 32

polysomnogram

Answer 32

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

Question 33

positron emission tomography (PET Scan)

Answer 33

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

Question 34

skeletal scintigraphy

Answer 34

imaging type for checking internal structures using sound waves to create images

Question 35

ultrasound (US)

Answer 35

procedure examining internal structures using sound waves to create images

Question 36

x-ray

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

Question 37

BMP

Answer 37

basic metabolic panel; tests for electrolyte and glucose levels

Question 38

CBC

Answer 38

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

Question 39

CBC w/dif

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CBC with differential; gives more information about the types of cells present in the blood

Question 40

CMP

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complete metabolic panel; more detailed version of a BMP that focuses on organ health

Question 41

culture

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ordered from body fluids to test for growth of foreign organisms

Question 42

ECG/EKG

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electrocardiography; measures the electrical signals of the heart

Question 43

FSBG

Answer 43

fingerstick blood glucose level

Question 44

HbAIC (hemoglobin AIC)

Answer 44

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

Question 45

PFT

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pulmonary function tests; measure the function of the lungs

Question 46

PT (protime)

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prothrombin time, test concerning blood clotting ability

Question 47

lipid panel

Answer 47

tests for cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Question 48

TSH

Answer 48

thyroid stimulating hormone; tests thyroid health

Question 49

UA

Answer 49

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