Preview (15 questions)
1 Question
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Q.

This surgery is uniting of two bones at a joint, familiarly known to be a joint fusion.


Appendectomy 

Arthrodesis 

Cholecystectomy

2 Question
30 seconds
Q.

The surgery tightens the junction between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent acid reflux, correct the gastroesophageal reflux disease.


Debridement  

Hemorrhoidectomy  

Nissen fundoplication

3 Question
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Q.

This procedure is a cataract surgery makes a longer incision on the side of the cornea and removes the cloudy core of the lens in one piece and the rest of the lens is removed by suction.


Phacoemulsification

Hysteroscopy 

Mastectomy

4 Question
30 seconds
Q.

A _________ is a type of eye surgery to treat various problems with the retina and vitreous.


Prostatectomy 

Vitrectomy 

Tonsillectomy 

5 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Which medical procedure is used to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins?


Sclerotherapy

Circumcision 

Vein Bypass

6 Question
30 seconds
Q.

A Craniectomy is a surgical procedure used to insert a tube, through the abdomen and into the stomach.


True

False

7 Question
30 seconds
Q.

If your own tear duct has become blocked, what surgery you will do to create a new tear drain between your eyes and your nose?


Vasectomy 

Dacryocystorhinostomy

Liposuction

8 Question
30 seconds
Q.

The standard surgical procedure for patients to remove the colon and rectum is called a ___________.


Proctocolectomy

Hemorrhoids 

Polyps

9 Question
30 seconds
Q.

_________ is a type of hernia repair surgery where a mesh patch is sewn over the weakened region of tissue.


Mastectomy 

Hysterectomy 

Hernioplasty

10 Question
30 seconds
Q.

A _________ is a surgical procedure that removes a band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue with the bottom of the mouth.


Gastrostomy  

Lingual frenectomy 

Oesophagectomy

11 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Which procedure is used to create a hole in the ear drum to allow fluid that is trapped in the middle ear to drain out?


Myringotomy

Tonsillectomy 

Circumcision

12 Question
30 seconds
Q.

This surgical procedure is performed to obliterate the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusion or pneumothorax or to treat a persistent pneumothorax.


Cholecystectomy  

Hemorrhoidectomy 

Pleurodesis

13 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Parotidectomy is the partial or complete removal of the parotid gland.


True

False

14 Question
30 seconds
Q.

In which of the following surgical approaches is an incision made in the chest wall for the purposes of assessing and treating conditions of the lung?


Mastectomy 

Thoracotomy

Prostatectomy

15 Question
30 seconds
Q.

An _________ is a major abdominal surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected.


Appendectomy

Hysteroscopy 

Mastectomy