Medical Terminology in Surgical Procedures Quiz

Explore surgical terms with this quiz. Identify laparotomy, CABG, arthroscopy, and more. Challenge your understanding!

#1

What does the term 'laparotomy' refer to in surgical procedures?

Incision into the chest cavity
Incision into the abdominal cavity
Removal of the appendix
Repair of a fractured bone
#2

Which of the following procedures involves the removal of a portion of the stomach?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastrectomy
Hysterectomy
#3

What is a 'craniotomy' in surgical terminology?

Incision into the chest cavity
Incision into the abdominal cavity
Incision into the skull
Removal of the kidney
#4

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the uterus?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastrectomy
Hysterectomy
#5

What is a 'thoracotomy' in surgical terminology?

Incision into the chest cavity
Incision into the abdominal cavity
Incision into the skull
Removal of the kidney
#6

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastrectomy
Hysterectomy
#7

What does the acronym 'CABG' stand for in cardiac surgery?

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Cardiac Ablation and Bypass Graft
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Graft
Cardiovascular Angioplasty with Bypass Graft
#8

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the gallbladder?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Laminectomy
Nephrectomy
#9

What does the term 'arthroscopy' refer to in surgical procedures?

Exploration of the abdomen
Visualization of the joint
Repair of a fractured bone
Removal of the gallbladder
#10

What does the acronym 'TURP' stand for in urological surgery?

Total Urethral Removal Procedure
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
Transabdominal Ultrasound with Renal Pelvis
Testicular Ultrasound and Resection Procedure
#11

What does the term 'mastectomy' refer to in surgical procedures?

Removal of the breast
Removal of the appendix
Removal of the spleen
Removal of the gallbladder
#12

What does the acronym 'ACL' stand for in orthopedic surgery?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Arthroscopic Cartilage Laceration
Articular Cartilage Lesion
Achilles Tendon Laceration
#13

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a hernia?

Hysterectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Herniorrhaphy
Hepatectomy
#14

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the spleen?

Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Thyroidectomy
#15

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the thyroid gland?

Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Thyroidectomy
#16

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of part or all of the colon?

Colectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hysterectomy
#17

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the entire uterus and cervix?

Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Hysterectomy
Thyroidectomy

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