Medical procedures and interventions in healthcare Quiz

Explore surgical procedures & medical interventions including joint exams, tummy tucks, kidney stone removal, and more in healthcare.

#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

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