Common Surgeries, Procedures, & Testing Flashcards
angioplasty
removal of an arterial blockage, possibly with stent placement
appendectomy
removal of the appendix
arthroscopy
use of a scope to visualize insides of joints; may also include limited joint repairs
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)
surgery to bypass a blocked coronary artery via a vein graft; sometimes called “bypass surgery” by patients
cesarean section (C-section)
incision through the abdomen and uterus for the purpose of delivering a baby
cholecystectomy
removal of the gallbladder
colectomy
removal of the colon
dilation ad curettage (D&C)
scraping of the cervical canal and uterine cavity
hemorrhoidectomy
removal of a hemorrhoid
hernioplasty
hernia repair using a mesh
herniorrhaphy
hernia repair
hysterectomy
removal of the uterus
hysteroscopy
use of a scope to examine the uterine cavity
mastectomy
removal of a breast
oophorectomy
removal of an ovary
prostatectomy
removal of the prostate
splenectomy
reomval of the spleen
tonsillectomy
removal of a tonsil
biopsy
removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination, either in an office procedure or surgically
colonoscopy
use of a scope to examine the inside of the colon
debridement
removing foreign material or dead/damaged/infected tissue from a wound or burn
endoscopy
use of a scope to examine the inside of an organ (such as the GI system)
fine needle aspiration (FNA)
used to obtain a small biopsy specimen of tissue or fluid
laceration repair
cleaning and suturing (or stapling) of cuts to the skin
lumbar puncture
procedure to gather a spinal fluid sample; also called a “spinal tap”
incision and drainage (I&D)
opening, draining, and cleaning of pockets of fluid to promote healing (such as an abscess)
intra-articular injection
injection of medication or replacement fluids into a joint space
computed tomography (CT)
imaging type using radiation and computer analysis; also called a “CAT scan”
chest x-ray (CXR)
x-ray of the chest, usually for evaluation of the lungs
echocardiogram (echo)
ultrasound of the heart
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
type of imaging that uses magnetic waves
polysomnogram
procedure to map brain waves during sleep; also called a “sleep study”
positron emission tomography (PET Scan)
type of imaging that is capable of showing the body’s metabolism of certain substances or blood flow rates
skeletal scintigraphy
imaging type for checking internal structures using sound waves to create images
ultrasound (US)
procedure examining internal structures using sound waves to create images
x-ray
type of imaging that uses radiation; often used to evaluate bones or the lungs
BMP
basic metabolic panel; tests for electrolyte and glucose levels
CBC
complete blood count; tests te types and amounts of cells present in the blood
CBC w/dif
CBC with differential; gives more information about the types of cells present in the blood
CMP
complete metabolic panel; more detailed version of a BMP that focuses on organ health
culture
ordered from body fluids to test for growth of foreign organisms
ECG/EKG
electrocardiography; measures the electrical signals of the heart
FSBG
fingerstick blood glucose level
HbAIC (hemoglobin AIC)
test that indicates blood sugar control over the past 3 months; important in diabetes
PFT
pulmonary function tests; measure the function of the lungs
PT (protime)
prothrombin time, test concerning blood clotting ability
lipid panel
tests for cholesterol and triglyceride levels
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone; tests thyroid health
UA
urinalysis; test for kidney health and signs of urinary tract infection
