Medical Symptoms and Surgical Terminology

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Visual field defects in left homonymous hemianopsia are:

Lateral one-half of left eye and medial one-half of right eye (correct)

Anterior one-fourth of the lateral one-half of the left eye and anterior one-fourth of the medial one-half

Complete blindness in left eye

Lateral one-half of left eye and lateral one-half of right eye

Which symptom should the physical therapist chiefly be concerned with in diseases of the ear?

Deafness

Tinnitus

Vertigo (correct)

Nausea and vomiting

Patients should ambulate within what period of time to help prevent thrombosis postoperatively?

3-6 days

14-21 days

5-7 days

7-14 days (correct)

Physical signs of internal hemorrhage postoperatively include:

Feeble pulse Signup and view all the answers

If an organ is removed, which suffix would be used to describe the operation?

Ectomy Signup and view all the answers

If an artificial opening is formed during an operation, which suffix would describe the operation?

Ostomy Signup and view all the answers

The mediastinum includes:

All structures between the lungs and outside the pleural cavity Signup and view all the answers

Loss of the knee jerk indicates compression of which nerve root?

L4 Signup and view all the answers

A common postoperative complication following surgical procedures involving the semicircular canals is:

Vertigo Signup and view all the answers

A surgical procedure carried out when the entire colon is excised is called:

Colectomy Signup and view all the answers

Anterior rhizotomy is a surgical procedure used:

To correct a mass flexor reflex Signup and view all the answers

The most common form of congenital heart disease associated with cyanosis is:

Tetralogy of Fallot Signup and view all the answers

Embolism is LESS likely to occur from:

Deep phlebothrombosis Signup and view all the answers

When a positive Homan's sign is elicited, it is indicative of:

Deep thrombus in the leg Signup and view all the answers

Patients with secondary varicosities have had a prior episode of:

Deep venous thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

The most dreaded complication of deep venous thrombosis is:

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

A piece of living tissue that is detached and transplanted to another site in the same patient is called:

Autograft Signup and view all the answers

A full thickness skin graft is used to:

Correct skin defects of limited size Signup and view all the answers

A cause of congenital heart disease is:

Tetralogy of Fallot Signup and view all the answers

Pulmonary stenosis involves:

Right ventricle narrowing of opening Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

Discrete, encapsulated, benign tumor = Neurilemmoma An outgrowth of Schwann cells and axons = Neuroma Motor paralysis and loss of sensation result = Wallerian degeneration A benign, nonencapsulated tumor = Neurofibroma Associated with a hereditary disorder = Von Recklinghausen's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

An operation for removal of the urinary bladder is called:

Cystectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers?

Vagotomy Signup and view all the answers

An operation commonly performed to remove benign growths from the uterus is called:

Myomectomy Signup and view all the answers

An operation performed for the removal of a fallopian tube is called:

Salpingestomy Signup and view all the answers

A surgical procedure for removing the ovaries is called:

Oophorectomy Signup and view all the answers

Retention of the fetal vessel joining pulmonary artery to aorta is known as:

Patent ductus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

An interventricular septal defect is associated with which condition?

Tetralogy of Fallot Signup and view all the answers

Narrowing of the descending aorta is termed:

Coarctation of the aorta Signup and view all the answers

Premature closure of skull sutures is called:

Craniosynostosis Signup and view all the answers

Absent autonomic nerve cells in the wall of the distal colon is known as:

Hirschsprung's disease Signup and view all the answers

Fibrous metaplasia of the superficial palmar fascia is termed:

Dupuytren's contracture Signup and view all the answers

Dysarthria is a symptom associated with which condition?

Dysarthria Signup and view all the answers

The surgical procedure to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome involves which anatomical structure?

Carpal tunnel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Colporrhaphy is characterized as a:

Gynecological surgical procedure Signup and view all the answers

Tinel’s sign is used to determine:

Distal paresthesia by percussing the site of a tumor Signup and view all the answers

Enlargement of the semimembranous bursa is known as:

Baker's cyst Signup and view all the answers

Degeneration of the articular surface of the patella is termed:

Chondromalacia Signup and view all the answers

A surgical procedure to relieve intractable pain is known as:

Rhizotomy Signup and view all the answers

Erosion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx is termed:

Boutonniere deformity Signup and view all the answers

Signs of progressive, spastic paraparesis with variable sensory loss are indicative of:

Cervical myelopathy Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by rigidity of neck muscles?

Compression of fifth cervical nerve root Signup and view all the answers

Loss of the ankle jerk is indicative of:

Compression of first sacral nerve root Signup and view all the answers

A surgical approach for splenectomy typically involves what type of incision?

Left oblique incision Signup and view all the answers

The main muscular pull for abdominal surgery is achieved through a:

Transverse incision Signup and view all the answers

Surgical approach for gynecological disorders generally uses what type of incision?

Paramedian incision Signup and view all the answers

An incision across the flexor surface of a joint is referred to as:

Curve or zigzag incision Signup and view all the answers

A surgical approach used in the sternum region is:

Vertical incision Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Visual Field Defects

Left homonymous hemianopsia results in visual defect: lateral half of the left eye and medial half of the right eye.

Ear Disease Symptoms

Physical therapists focus on vertigo as a key symptom related to ear diseases.

Thrombosis Prevention

Patients should ambulate within 1-2 weeks post-surgery to reduce the risk of thrombosis.

Internal Hemorrhage Signs

Signs include a feeble pulse, decreased blood pressure, increased respiration, and cold clammy skin.

Surgical Suffixes

"Ectomy" indicates removal of an organ.
"Ostomy" denotes the creation of an artificial opening.

Mediastinum Composition

The mediastinum includes all structures between the lungs and outside the pleural cavity.

Neurological Signs

Loss of knee jerk indicates compression of the L4 nerve root.
Positive Homan's sign is indicative of a deep thrombus in the leg.

Common Postoperative Complications

Vertigo is a common complication following surgeries involving the semicircular canals.

Surgical Procedures

A colectomy involves the excision of the entire colon.
Myomectomy is for the removal of benign growths from the uterus.
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries.
Cystectomy refers to the removal of the urinary bladder.

Congenital Heart Conditions

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common congenital heart defect associated with cyanosis.

Embolism Risk

Deep venous thrombosis is a common source of emboli, while embolism is less likely from phlebothrombosis.

Tissue Transplants

An autograft is a tissue transplanted from one site to another in the same patient.

Neurilemmoma represents a benign tumor from peripheral nerves.
Neurofibroma is a nonencapsulated benign tumor.
Von Recklinghausen's syndrome is hereditary and associated with neurofibromas.

Symptoms of Conditions

Dysarthria is a symptom of cerebellar disease, indicating motor control issues in speech.

Surgical Incisions

A left oblique incision is typically used for splenectomy.
Transverse incisions are common for abdominal surgeries, while paramedian incisions are standard for gynecological procedures.

Spinal Cord Conditions

Malignant tumors can cause rapid onset of spinal cord compression symptoms, while neoplasms generally lead to gradual symptoms.

Joint Surgery

A curve or zigzag incision is typically employed for incisions across the flexor surface of joints.

General Health Risks

Pulmonary embolism is a significant concern arising from deep venous thrombosis.

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This quiz covers essential medical knowledge including visual field defects, ear disease symptoms, thrombosis prevention strategies, and signs of internal hemorrhage. It also explores surgical suffixes and common postoperative complications. Test your understanding of these crucial topics in healthcare!

Medical Symptoms and Surgical Terminology

Questions and Answers

Visual field defects in left homonymous hemianopsia are:

Which symptom should the physical therapist chiefly be concerned with in diseases of the ear?

Patients should ambulate within what period of time to help prevent thrombosis postoperatively?

Physical signs of internal hemorrhage postoperatively include:

If an organ is removed, which suffix would be used to describe the operation?

If an artificial opening is formed during an operation, which suffix would describe the operation?

The mediastinum includes:

Loss of the knee jerk indicates compression of which nerve root?

A common postoperative complication following surgical procedures involving the semicircular canals is:

A surgical procedure carried out when the entire colon is excised is called:

Anterior rhizotomy is a surgical procedure used:

The most common form of congenital heart disease associated with cyanosis is:

Embolism is LESS likely to occur from:

When a positive Homan's sign is elicited, it is indicative of:

Patients with secondary varicosities have had a prior episode of:

The most dreaded complication of deep venous thrombosis is:

A piece of living tissue that is detached and transplanted to another site in the same patient is called:

A full thickness skin graft is used to:

A cause of congenital heart disease is:

Pulmonary stenosis involves:

Match the following words with their definitions:

An operation for removal of the urinary bladder is called:

Which operation is commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers?

An operation commonly performed to remove benign growths from the uterus is called:

An operation performed for the removal of a fallopian tube is called:

A surgical procedure for removing the ovaries is called:

Retention of the fetal vessel joining pulmonary artery to aorta is known as:

An interventricular septal defect is associated with which condition?

Narrowing of the descending aorta is termed:

Premature closure of skull sutures is called:

Absent autonomic nerve cells in the wall of the distal colon is known as:

Fibrous metaplasia of the superficial palmar fascia is termed:

Dysarthria is a symptom associated with which condition?

The surgical procedure to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome involves which anatomical structure?

Colporrhaphy is characterized as a:

Tinel’s sign is used to determine:

Enlargement of the semimembranous bursa is known as:

Degeneration of the articular surface of the patella is termed:

A surgical procedure to relieve intractable pain is known as:

Erosion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx is termed:

Signs of progressive, spastic paraparesis with variable sensory loss are indicative of:

Which condition is characterized by rigidity of neck muscles?

Loss of the ankle jerk is indicative of:

A surgical approach for splenectomy typically involves what type of incision?

The main muscular pull for abdominal surgery is achieved through a:

Surgical approach for gynecological disorders generally uses what type of incision?

An incision across the flexor surface of a joint is referred to as:

A surgical approach used in the sternum region is:

Study Notes

Visual Field Defects

Ear Disease Symptoms

Thrombosis Prevention

Internal Hemorrhage Signs

Surgical Suffixes

Mediastinum Composition

Neurological Signs

Common Postoperative Complications

Surgical Procedures

Congenital Heart Conditions

Embolism Risk

Tissue Transplants

Conditions Related to Nerve Tumors

Symptoms of Conditions

Surgical Incisions

Spinal Cord Conditions

Joint Surgery

General Health Risks

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