Surgical Terminology and Procedures
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What is the procedure called when a permanent or temporary opening is formed into the colon and brought out onto the abdominal wall as a stoma?

  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Colostomy (correct)
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Arthrodesis
  • What is the term for the repair of a hernia?

  • Arthrodesis
  • Appendectomy
  • Herniorrhaphy (correct)
  • Craniotomy
  • What is the term for the removal of the gallbladder?

  • Hysterectomy
  • Lithotomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Cholecystectomy (correct)
  • What is the term for the surgical fixation of a joint?

    <p>Arthrodesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inflammation of the appendix?

    <p>Appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for looking into the rectum and sigmoid colon with an instrument?

    <p>Proctosigmoidoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of herniorrhaphy?

    <p>To correct an abdominal bulging of internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the surgical procedure to remove air and fluid from the pleural cavity?

    <p>Thoracostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for performing a gastrectomy?

    <p>To remove a chronic peptic ulcer or to remove a malignancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the surgical procedure to open the skull?

    <p>Craniotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a procedure to diagnose cervical or uterine malignancy?

    <p>Dilation and curettage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hernia occurs in the groin region?

    <p>Inguinal hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of amputation?

    <p>Surgical removal of a limb or body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for TURP?

    <p>When the patient is a poor surgical risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cholecystectomy?

    <p>Surgical removal of the gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hydrocele?

    <p>An accumulation of serous fluid around the testis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to the stump post-operatively to encourage circulation?

    <p>Move the stump often</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of tonsillectomy?

    <p>Excision of the faucial tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of hydrocelectomy?

    <p>Excision of portion of tunica vaginalis testis with evacuation of fluid contained therein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chief indication for pneumonectomy?

    <p>Bronchogenic carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of thyroidectomy?

    <p>Removal of all or a portion of the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (TAHBSO)?

    <p>Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and the corresponding ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for thyroid lobectomy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of pulmonary lobectomy?

    <p>Excision of one or more lobe of the lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter?

    <p>To increase coronary artery blood flow and assist peripheral perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Myringotomy?

    <p>To remove fluid accumulation in the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Coronary Artery Bypass?

    <p>To graft the internal mammary artery or segments of autologous saphenous vein to bypass coronary artery obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Aortic Valve Replacement?

    <p>To excise and replace the diseased aortic valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?

    <p>To divert, oxygenate, and reperfuse the patient's blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Augmentation Mammoplasty?

    <p>To implant breast prostheses to enlarge the breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

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