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?
A radiographic procedure used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of t...
The collection of a small amount of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope
An endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic p...
An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel
Endoscopic procedure that allows a urologist to view the inside of the bladder and urethra
Procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body
Procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is used to look at the lining ...
Surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen
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A radiographic procedure used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body
Angiography
The collection of a small amount of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope
Biopsy
An endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Bronchoscopy
An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic procedure that allows a urologist to view the inside of the bladder and urethra
Cystoscopy
Procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body
Endoscopy
Procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is used to look at the lining of the stomach
Gastroscopy
Surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen
Laparoscopy
Procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space
Thoracentesis
Procedure to remove fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity
Paracentesis
Procedure to collect and look at the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Lumbar Puncture
Surgical procedure that involves an incision into the pleural space of the chest
Thoracotomy
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
The puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to draw a blood sample
Venipuncture
Procedure that's used when you can't breathe on your own
Intubation
Surgery to open the skull to access the brain
Craniotomy
Surgery to remove the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast
Mastectomy
The surgical removal of the appendix
Appendectomy
Surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries
Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of one or both testicles
Orchiectomy
Surgery to remove one or both kidneys
Nephrectomy
Surgery to remove all or part of the stomach
Gastrectomy
The surgical creation of an opening in the colon
Colostomy
A surgical operation to create a temporary or permanent opening of the ileum
Ileostomy
Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery
Laparotomy
Surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen
Splenectomy
Surgery to remove one or both tonsils
Tonsillectomy
Surgery to remove the adenoids
Adenoidectomy
Surgical removal of the nose
Rhinectomy
Cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery
Episiotomy
Surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen
Cesarean Section
Surgical procedure to remove a lens clouded by a cataract
Cataract Extraction
Surgery to correct a hernia - an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen
Hernia Repair
Surgery where skin or a synthetic substitute is placed over a burned or damaged area of the body
Skin Graft
Surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery
Angioplasty
Surgical procedure performed to reroute, or "bypass" blood around clogged arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to the heart
Bypass Surgery
Surgical procedure to implant a small device that can send electrical signals to the heart to keep it beating regularly
Pacemaker Insertion
Cardiovascular surgery in which a patient's heart valve is replaced with another
Valve Replacement
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