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Medical Procedures and Diagnostic Techniques Quiz

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Which medical procedure is used to examine the inside of a joint?

Arthroscopy

Explanation

Visual inspection of joint interior

What does an ECG measure?

Electrical activity of the heart

Explanation

Heart's electrical rhythm

Which diagnostic imaging technique is commonly used to detect fractures and bone abnormalities?

X-ray

Explanation

Radiographic visualization of bones

What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?

To detect cervical cancer

Explanation

Screening for cervical abnormalities

What is the purpose of a colonoscopy?

To examine the large intestine

Explanation

Colon inspection for diseases

Which diagnostic technique uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal body structures?

Ultrasound

Explanation

Sound waves for internal imaging

What is the purpose of a bronchoscopy?

Examine the lungs and airways

Explanation

Inspecting respiratory passages

What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?

To collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis

Explanation

Withdrawal of spinal fluid for testing

Which imaging technique uses radioactive substances to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body?

PET scan

Explanation

Radioactive imaging for internal visuals

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What is a common use of a sigmoidoscopy?

Examine the colon and rectum

Explanation

Inspecting lower digestive tract

#11

Which of the following is NOT a common blood test?

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Explanation

Heart rhythm measurement, not blood test

#12

Which medical procedure involves the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination under a microscope?

Biopsy

Explanation

Tissue sample examination

#13

What is a characteristic feature of a colonoscopy?

Examination of the large intestine

Explanation

Surveying large bowel for abnormalities

#14

Which diagnostic test measures the amount of glucose in the bloodstream over a period of time?

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test

Explanation

Long-term blood sugar assessment

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Which diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the brain?

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Explanation

Brain's electrical activity recording

Medical Procedures and Diagnostic Techniques Quiz

Which medical procedure is used to examine the inside of a joint?

What does an ECG measure?

Which diagnostic imaging technique is commonly used to detect fractures and bone abnormalities?

What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?

What is the purpose of a colonoscopy?

Which diagnostic technique uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal body structures?

What is the purpose of a bronchoscopy?

What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?

Which imaging technique uses radioactive substances to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body?

What is a common use of a sigmoidoscopy?

Which of the following is NOT a common blood test?

Which medical procedure involves the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination under a microscope?

What is a characteristic feature of a colonoscopy?

Which diagnostic test measures the amount of glucose in the bloodstream over a period of time?

Which diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the brain?

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