Technical Terms for Procedures

Example of how questions should look: side2: A method of medication delivery directly into a muscle. side1: Intramuscular Injection side2: name all the vitals, side1: body temp, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation side2: 3 methods of medicine administration, side1: oral, topical, IV side2: The process of drawing blood, side1: Phlebotomy side2: The process of inserting a cannula into a vein to provide venous access., side1: Intravenous Cannulation Process Obviously the answer (side1) should not be in side2, as we are teaching/testing memorization. This deck contains flashcards, with side2 being the question and side 1 being the answer. Topics include: Define angiography What is a biopsy? Define bronchoscopy What is a colonoscopy? Define cystoscopy What is endoscopy? Define gastroscopy What is a laparoscopy? Define thoracentesis What is paracentesis? Define lumbar puncture What is a thoracotomy? Define tracheostomy What is venipuncture? Define intubation What is a craniotomy? Define cholecystectomy What is a mastectomy? Define appendectomy What is a hysterectomy? Define oophorectomy What is an orchiectomy? Define nephrectomy What is a gastrectomy? Define colostomy What is an ileostomy? Define laparotomy What is a splenectomy? Define tonsillectomy What is an adenoidectomy? Define rhinectomy What is an episiotomy? Define cesarean section What is a cataract extraction? Define hernia repair What is a skin graft? Define angioplasty What is a bypass surgery? Define pacemaker insertion What is valve replacement?

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Angiography

A radiographic procedure used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of t...

Biopsy

The collection of a small amount of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope

Bronchoscopy

An endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic p...

Colonoscopy

An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel

Cystoscopy

Endoscopic procedure that allows a urologist to view the inside of the bladder and urethra

Endoscopy

Procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body

Gastroscopy

Procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is used to look at the lining ...

Laparoscopy

Surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen

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Angiography

A radiographic procedure used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body

A radiographic procedure used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body

Angiography

Biopsy

The collection of a small amount of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope

The collection of a small amount of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope

Biopsy

Bronchoscopy

An endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

An endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Bronchoscopy

Colonoscopy

An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel

An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel

Colonoscopy

Cystoscopy

Endoscopic procedure that allows a urologist to view the inside of the bladder and urethra

Endoscopic procedure that allows a urologist to view the inside of the bladder and urethra

Cystoscopy

Endoscopy

Procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body

Procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body

Endoscopy

Gastroscopy

Procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is used to look at the lining of the stomach

Procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is used to look at the lining of the stomach

Gastroscopy

Laparoscopy

Surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen

Surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen

Laparoscopy

Thoracentesis

Procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space

Procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space

Thoracentesis

Paracentesis

Procedure to remove fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity

Procedure to remove fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity

Paracentesis

Lumbar Puncture

Procedure to collect and look at the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Procedure to collect and look at the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Lumbar Puncture

Thoracotomy

Surgical procedure that involves an incision into the pleural space of the chest

Surgical procedure that involves an incision into the pleural space of the chest

Thoracotomy

Tracheostomy

Surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea

Surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea

Tracheostomy

Venipuncture

The puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to draw a blood sample

The puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to draw a blood sample

Venipuncture

Intubation

Procedure that's used when you can't breathe on your own

Procedure that's used when you can't breathe on your own

Intubation

Craniotomy

Surgery to open the skull to access the brain

Surgery to open the skull to access the brain

Craniotomy

Cholecystectomy

Surgery to remove the gallbladder

Surgery to remove the gallbladder

Cholecystectomy

Mastectomy

Surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast

Surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast

Mastectomy

Appendectomy

The surgical removal of the appendix

The surgical removal of the appendix

Appendectomy

Hysterectomy

Surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus

Surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus

Hysterectomy

Oophorectomy

Surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries

Surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries

Oophorectomy

Orchiectomy

Surgical removal of one or both testicles

Surgical removal of one or both testicles

Orchiectomy

Nephrectomy

Surgery to remove one or both kidneys

Surgery to remove one or both kidneys

Nephrectomy

Gastrectomy

Surgery to remove all or part of the stomach

Surgery to remove all or part of the stomach

Gastrectomy

Colostomy

The surgical creation of an opening in the colon

The surgical creation of an opening in the colon

Colostomy

Ileostomy

A surgical operation to create a temporary or permanent opening of the ileum

A surgical operation to create a temporary or permanent opening of the ileum

Ileostomy

Laparotomy

Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery

Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery

Laparotomy

Splenectomy

Surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen

Surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen

Splenectomy

Tonsillectomy

Surgery to remove one or both tonsils

Surgery to remove one or both tonsils

Tonsillectomy

Adenoidectomy

Surgery to remove the adenoids

Surgery to remove the adenoids

Adenoidectomy

Rhinectomy

Surgical removal of the nose

Surgical removal of the nose

Rhinectomy

Episiotomy

Cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery

Cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery

Episiotomy

Cesarean Section

Surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen

Surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen

Cesarean Section

Cataract Extraction

Surgical procedure to remove a lens clouded by a cataract

Surgical procedure to remove a lens clouded by a cataract

Cataract Extraction

Hernia Repair

Surgery to correct a hernia - an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen

Surgery to correct a hernia - an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen

Hernia Repair

Skin Graft

Surgery where skin or a synthetic substitute is placed over a burned or damaged area of the body

Surgery where skin or a synthetic substitute is placed over a burned or damaged area of the body

Skin Graft

Angioplasty

Surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery

Surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery

Angioplasty

Bypass Surgery

Surgical procedure performed to reroute, or "bypass" blood around clogged arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to the heart

Surgical procedure performed to reroute, or "bypass" blood around clogged arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to the heart

Bypass Surgery

Pacemaker Insertion

Surgical procedure to implant a small device that can send electrical signals to the heart to keep it beating regularly

Surgical procedure to implant a small device that can send electrical signals to the heart to keep it beating regularly

Pacemaker Insertion

Valve Replacement

Cardiovascular surgery in which a patient's heart valve is replaced with another

Cardiovascular surgery in which a patient's heart valve is replaced with another

Valve Replacement

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