Ch2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures/Surgical Procedures and Therapeutics

Question 1

Arthroscopy

Answer 1

visual examination of a joint

Question 2

Bone Density Test

Answer 2

xray of hip bone to determine if patient has osteoporosis

Question 3

Bone Marrow Aspiration

Answer 3

using a needle and syringe to extract liquid from the bone marrow for transplantation

Question 4

Computerized Tomography (CT)

Answer 4

high powered xray machine: radiation high! (good for locating tiny fractures on bone)

Question 5

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Answer 5

image is produced using magnets (high powered; very expensive; most detailed scan)

Question 6

Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Answer 6

blood test used to detect RA

Question 7

X-ray

Answer 7

very quick, cheap, easy images with minimal radiation risk

Question 8

Arthrocentesis

Answer 8

removal of fluid from a joint

Question 9

Bone Grafting

Answer 9

transplanting bone from one bone to a joint

Question 10

Bursectomy

Answer 10

surgical removal of the bursa

Question 11

Diskectomy

Answer 11

surgical removal of the intervertebral disk

Question 12

Spondylosyndesis

Answer 12

surgical fusion of a joint

Question 13

Tenotomy

Answer 13

surgical incision of the tendon
(Tendon - attaches bone to muscle)