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Common Surgeries, Procedures, & Testing Flashcards

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angioplasty

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removal of an arterial blockage, possibly with stent placement

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appendectomy

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removal of the appendix

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arthroscopy

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use of a scope to visualize insides of joints; may also include limited joint repairs

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CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)

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surgery to bypass a blocked coronary artery via a vein graft; sometimes called “bypass surgery” by patients

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cesarean section (C-section)

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incision through the abdomen and uterus for the purpose of delivering a baby

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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colectomy

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removal of the colon

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dilation ad curettage (D&C)

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scraping of the cervical canal and uterine cavity

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hemorrhoidectomy

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removal of a hemorrhoid

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hernioplasty

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hernia repair using a mesh

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herniorrhaphy

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hernia repair

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hysterectomy

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removal of the uterus

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hysteroscopy

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use of a scope to examine the uterine cavity

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mastectomy

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removal of a breast

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oophorectomy

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removal of an ovary

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prostatectomy

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removal of the prostate

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splenectomy

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reomval of the spleen

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tonsillectomy

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removal of a tonsil

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biopsy

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removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination, either in an office procedure or surgically

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colonoscopy

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use of a scope to examine the inside of the colon

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debridement

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removing foreign material or dead/damaged/infected tissue from a wound or burn

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endoscopy

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use of a scope to examine the inside of an organ (such as the GI system)

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fine needle aspiration (FNA)

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used to obtain a small biopsy specimen of tissue or fluid

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laceration repair

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cleaning and suturing (or stapling) of cuts to the skin

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lumbar puncture

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procedure to gather a spinal fluid sample; also called a “spinal tap”

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incision and drainage (I&D)

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opening, draining, and cleaning of pockets of fluid to promote healing (such as an abscess)

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intra-articular injection

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injection of medication or replacement fluids into a joint space

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computed tomography (CT)

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imaging type using radiation and computer analysis; also called a “CAT scan”

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chest x-ray (CXR)

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x-ray of the chest, usually for evaluation of the lungs

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echocardiogram (echo)

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ultrasound of the heart

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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type of imaging that uses magnetic waves

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polysomnogram

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procedure to map brain waves during sleep; also called a “sleep study”

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positron emission tomography (PET Scan)

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type of imaging that is capable of showing the body’s metabolism of certain substances or blood flow rates

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skeletal scintigraphy

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imaging type for checking internal structures using sound waves to create images

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ultrasound (US)

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procedure examining internal structures using sound waves to create images

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x-ray

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type of imaging that uses radiation; often used to evaluate bones or the lungs

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BMP

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basic metabolic panel; tests for electrolyte and glucose levels

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CBC

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complete blood count; tests te types and amounts of cells present in the blood

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CBC w/dif

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CBC with differential; gives more information about the types of cells present in the blood

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CMP

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complete metabolic panel; more detailed version of a BMP that focuses on organ health

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culture

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ordered from body fluids to test for growth of foreign organisms

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ECG/EKG

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electrocardiography; measures the electrical signals of the heart

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FSBG

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fingerstick blood glucose level

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HbAIC (hemoglobin AIC)

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test that indicates blood sugar control over the past 3 months; important in diabetes

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PFT

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pulmonary function tests; measure the function of the lungs

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PT (protime)

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prothrombin time, test concerning blood clotting ability

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lipid panel

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tests for cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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TSH

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thyroid stimulating hormone; tests thyroid health

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UA

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urinalysis; test for kidney health and signs of urinary tract infection

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