#1
Which of the following medical procedures is used to examine the inside of a joint?
Colonoscopy
Arthroscopy
Endoscopy
Laparoscopy
#2
What is the medical term for the procedure commonly known as a 'tummy tuck'?
Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Mastectomy
Abdominoplasty
#3
Which medical imaging technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the body's internal structures?
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
CT scan
#4
What is the name of the procedure used to deliver electrical shocks to restore normal heart rhythm?
Pacemaker insertion
Cardiac ablation
Defibrillation
Angioplasty
#5
What is the primary purpose of an angiogram?
To examine the kidneys
To visualize blood vessels
To examine the heart valves
To assess lung function
#6
Which medical procedure is used to remove a portion of the colon?
Colectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastrectomy
#7
What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube during surgery?
To measure blood pressure
To administer anesthesia
To assist breathing
To drain excess fluids
#8
What is the name of the medical procedure commonly used to remove kidney stones?
Lithotomy
Cystoscopy
Lithotripsy
Nephrectomy
#9
Which of the following is a common use of a bronchoscopy?
To examine the bladder
To examine the lungs
To examine the stomach
To examine the brain
#10
What is the primary purpose of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?
To collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid
To assess bone density
To drain excess fluid from the abdomen
To examine the function of the liver
#11
What is the primary goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
To prevent metastasis
To boost the immune system
To shrink tumors
To promote angiogenesis
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common use of an echocardiogram?
To assess heart valve function
To visualize the coronary arteries
To evaluate heart muscle function
To detect structural abnormalities
#13
During which stage of labor is an episiotomy typically performed?
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fourth stage
#14
Which of the following medical interventions is typically used to treat severe cases of sleep apnea?
CPAP therapy
Gastric bypass surgery
Colonoscopy
Orthognathic surgery
#15
What is the primary purpose of a bone marrow biopsy?
To assess kidney function
To diagnose blood disorders
To evaluate lung capacity
To examine liver enzymes
#16
Which of the following procedures involves the removal of the gallbladder?
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastrectomy
Colectomy
#17
What is the primary purpose of a lumpectomy?
To remove a portion of the liver
To remove a tumor from the breast
To repair a hernia
To remove a section of the intestine