Medical Procedures and Terminology Quiz

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#1

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

Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Arthroscopy
Bronchoscopy
#2

What is the medical term for the removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy
Hepatectomy
Lobectomy
Gastrectomy
#3

Which medical procedure is commonly performed to treat cataracts?

Laparoscopy
Cystoscopy
Phacoemulsification
Arthroplasty
#4

What does the acronym 'LASIK' stand for in the context of eye surgery?

Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis
Lens Adjustment for Sight Improvement and Kinetics
Light Amplification for Surgical Intervention in the Eyes
Lacrimal Apparatus Surgery for Intraocular Keratitis
#5

Which medical imaging technique is often used to examine soft tissues, such as the brain and muscles?

X-ray
CT scan
MRI
PET scan
#6

What does the term 'MRI' stand for in the medical field?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiology Inspection
Muscle Rehabilitation Intervention
Microscopic Radiographic Interpretation
#7

Which of the following medical procedures is used to visualize the blood vessels in the body?

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Angiogram
Lumbar Puncture
Spirometry
#8

Which medical imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures?

CT scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
PET scan
#9

In the context of surgery, what does 'laparoscopic' mean?

Involving the joints
Minimally invasive through small incisions
External examination
Open surgery with large incisions
#10

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Adenoidectomy
Cholecystectomy
Herniorrhaphy
#11

Which of the following is a non-invasive technique to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood?

Colonoscopy
Pulse oximetry
Bronchoscopy
Endoscopy
#12

In the medical field, what does 'CBC' typically refer to?

Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Blood Circulation
Cerebrospinal Bacterial Culture
Colon Biopsy and Collection
#13

In dentistry, what does the term 'orthodontics' primarily focus on?

Tooth extraction
Teeth cleaning
Dental implants
Straightening of teeth and correction of jaw alignment
#14

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a part or the entire stomach?

Gastric bypass surgery
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hysterectomy
#15

Which medical term is used to describe the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period?

Echocardiography
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)
Cardiac catheterization
Holter monitoring
#16

What is the primary purpose of a bronchoscopy?

To examine the stomach
To visualize the bronchi and lungs
To assess the kidneys
To inspect the colon
#17

In dentistry, what does the term 'prophylaxis' refer to?

Tooth extraction
Teeth cleaning
Orthodontic treatment
Root canal therapy
#18

Which medical procedure involves the insertion of a thin tube into the urethra to examine the urinary bladder?

Cystoscopy
Colonoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Arthroscopy
#19

What is the purpose of an endoscopy in the medical field?

To examine the joints
To visualize the digestive tract and organs
To assess the lungs
To inspect the heart

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