Surgical Procedures and Techniques in Healthcare Quiz

Test your knowledge on surgery with this quiz covering minimally invasive techniques, common procedures, and surgical instruments.

#1

Which of the following is a minimally invasive surgical technique?

Open surgery
Laparoscopy
Thoracotomy
Craniotomy
#2

What is the primary purpose of a retractor in surgery?

To cut through tissues
To hold back tissues and organs
To seal blood vessels
To provide illumination
#3

Which surgical specialty focuses on the treatment of conditions involving the musculoskeletal system?

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic surgery
Ophthalmology
Urology
#4

What is the primary purpose of electrocautery in surgery?

To remove foreign objects
To irrigate the surgical site
To control bleeding
To provide visualization
#5

Which of the following is a common method for closing surgical incisions?

Suturing
Cauterization
Ligation
Debridement
#6

Which surgical technique involves the use of gas-filled balloons to dilate narrowed blood vessels?

Angioplasty
Arthroscopy
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
#7

What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube during surgery?

To drain fluid from the lungs
To administer anesthesia
To monitor oxygen saturation
To maintain an open airway
#8

What is the purpose of a trocar in surgery?

To clamp blood vessels
To retract tissues
To create an opening into a body cavity
To cut through bone
#9

Which surgical procedure is commonly used for treating cataracts?

Vasectomy
Hysterectomy
Phacoemulsification
Laminectomy
#10

What is the purpose of a hemostat in surgery?

To measure blood pressure
To disinfect the surgical site
To control bleeding
To suture incisions
#11

Which surgical technique involves the removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain?

Laminectomy
Craniotomy
Thoracotomy
Gastrectomy
#12

What is the purpose of a Foley catheter in surgery?

To drain urine from the bladder
To measure intracranial pressure
To monitor cardiac output
To administer intravenous fluids
#13

Which surgical instrument is commonly used to remove tonsils?

Scalpel
Curette
Forceps
Trocar
#14

Which surgical specialty focuses on the treatment of diseases of the digestive system?

Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Gastroenterology
Orthopedic surgery
#15

In which type of surgery is a pneumatic tourniquet commonly used?

Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Plastic surgery
#16

Which of the following is a complication associated with robotic-assisted surgery?

Reduced precision
Decreased range of motion
Longer recovery time
Robotic malfunction
#17

Which of the following is a complication associated with laparoscopic surgery?

Excessive bleeding
Pneumothorax
Surgical site infection
Damage to adjacent organs
#18

In which type of surgery is a sternal saw typically used?

Abdominal surgery
Cardiac surgery
Plastic surgery
Neurosurgery
#19

Which of the following surgical instruments is commonly used for grasping and holding tissues?

Scalpel
Retractor
Forceps
Spatula
#20

In which type of surgery is a hemoclip commonly used?

Cardiac surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmic surgery

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