Ch.5 Surgical Terms, Diagnostic Terms

Question 1

pneumonectomy

Answer 1

excision of lung

Question 2

tracheotomy

Answer 2

incision of the trachea

Question 3

laryngostomy

Answer 3

creation of an artificial opening in the larynx

Question 4

adenoidectomy

Answer 4

excision of the adenoids

Question 5

rhinoplasty

Answer 5

surgical repair of the nose

Question 6

adenotome

Answer 6

surgical instrument used to cut adenoids

Question 7

tracheostomy

Answer 7

creation of an artificial opening in the trachea

Question 8

sinusotomy

Answer 8

incision of the sinuses

Question 9

laryngoplasty

Answer 9

surgical repair or the larynx

Question 10

pneumobronchotomy

Answer 10

incision of the lung & bronchus

Question 11

lobectomy

Answer 11

excision of a lobe (of a lung)

Question 12

laryngotracheotomy

Answer 12

incision of the larynx & trachea

Question 13

tracheoplasty

Answer 13

surgical repair of the trachea

Question 14

thoracotomy

Answer 14

incision into the chest cavity

Question 15

laryngectomy

Answer 15

excision of the larynx

Question 16

thoracocentesis

Answer 16

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity

Question 17

tonsillectomy

Answer 17

excision of the tonsils

Question 18

pleuropexy

Answer 18

surgical fixation of the pleura

Question 19

septoplasty

Answer 19

surgical repair of the (nasal) septum

Question 20

septotomy

Answer 20

incision of the (nasal) septum

Question 21

bronchoplasty

Answer 21

surgical repair of a bronchus

Question 22

bronchoscopy

Answer 22

visual exam of the bronchi

Question 23

spirometer

Answer 23

instrument used to measure breathing

Question 24

laryngoscope

Answer 24

instrument used for visual exam of larynx

Question 25

capnometer

Answer 25

instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

Question 26

spirometry

Answer 26

measurement of breathing

Question 27

oximeter

Answer 27

instrument used to measure oxygen

Question 28

laryngoscopy

Answer 28

visual exam of larynx

Question 29

bronchoscope

Answer 29

instrument used for visual exam of bronchus

Question 30

thoracoscope

Answer 30

instrument used for visual exam of chest

Question 31

endoscope

Answer 31

instrument used for visual exam within

Question 32

thoracoscopy

Answer 32

visual exam of chest

Question 33

endoscopic

Answer 33

pertaining to visual exam within

Question 34

endoscopy

Answer 34

visual exam within

Question 35

polysomnography

Answer 35

process of recording many tests during sleep

Question 36

ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)

Answer 36

a nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary conditions (aka lung scan)

Question 37

chest radiograph (CXR)

Answer 37

chest x-ray

Question 38

chest computed tomography (CT) scan

Answer 38

computerized images of chest; performed to diagnose tumors, absesses, & plearual effusion

Question 39

acid-fast bacilli smear (AFB)

Answer 39

a test performed on sputum to determine tuberculosis

Question 40

pulse oximetry

Answer 40

noninvasive method used to measure oxygen in blood; uses device that attaches to fingertip

Question 41

arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Answer 41

a blood test used to determine oxygen & other gases in blood

Question 42

pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

Answer 42

tests performed on breathing; used to determine respiratory function

Question 43

PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test

Answer 43

a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB; injected intradermally to indicate exposure

Question 44

auscultation

Answer 44

used for assessing & diagnosing condition of the lungs, pleura, abdomen, & heart

Question 45

stethoscope

Answer 45

instrument used for auscultation

Question 46

peak flow meter (PFM)

Answer 46

instrument used to measure how fast air can be pushed out of lungs; used to help monitor asthma & adjust meds accordingly

Question 47

percussion

Answer 47

tapping a body surface w/finger to determine density of part behind it; dull sound means fluid in pleural space