Medical Procedures and Interventions Quiz

MRI scans are non-invasive imaging techniques using magnetic fields and radio waves.

Angioplasty is a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart to diagnose heart conditions and monitor heart health.

Colonoscopy is used to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities, screen for colorectal cancer, and diagnose conditions.

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts, usually to treat or prevent breast cancer.

Mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast diseases, including cancer, in women.

Defibrillators are used to restore normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock during sudden cardiac arrest.

Arthroscopy involves inserting a camera into the joint to diagnose and treat various joint problems.

Bronchoscopy allows direct visualization of the airways and lungs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Cardiac catheterization is used to assess heart function, blood flow, and diagnose heart conditions.

Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs.

A lumbar puncture is a procedure to collect and analyze cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal to diagnose conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord.

A craniotomy involves removing a portion of the skull to access the brain for surgery.

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to assist breathing.

Craniectomy involves temporarily removing a portion of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain following injury or swelling.

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of one or both kidneys, usually to treat kidney cancer, severe trauma, or other kidney diseases.

Renal angiogram is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate blood flow and detect abnormalities in the blood vessels of the kidneys.