Medical Procedures Flashcards
Upper Endoscopy
It is a procedure, a doctor uses to look at the inner lining of the upper digestive tract (the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine). This test is also sometimes called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or EGD.J
Colostomy
Surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through that abdominal wall. stools moving through the intestine drain into the bag attached to the abdomen
Perstalsis
Waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract
Auscultation
hearing/listening to/for sounds within the body through a stethoscope.
Cholecystography
process of obtaining x-ray of the gallbladder
Cholecystography
process of obtaining x-ray of the gallbladder
Diastolic pressure
second number of a blood pressure reading; measurement of the pressure on artery walls when the heart is relaxed.
When the pressure is the lowest, last sound heard
Diastolic pressure
second number of a blood pressure reading; measurement of the pressure on artery walls when the heart is relaxed.
When the pressure is the lowest, last sound heard
Colonoscopy
an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. A long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon
Sigmoidoscopy
test that looks at the rectum and lower part of the large intestine. “Colon” as far as the transverse colon .It’s the medical term for the large intestine, and the sigmoid colon is the lower part. The sigmoid colon ends in the rectum. Waste collects in the rectum and leaves your body when you have a bowel movement
Sigmoidoscopy
test that looks at the rectum and lower part of the large intestine. “Colon” as far as the transverse colon .It’s the medical term for the large intestine, and the sigmoid colon is the lower part. The sigmoid colon ends in the rectum. Waste collects in the rectum and leaves your body when you have a bowel movement
Echocardiogram
It is an ultrasound of the heart. It is a type of medical imaging of the heart, using standard ultrasound or Doppler ultrasound. I shows the structure and movements of the heart.
Electrocardiogram EKG
a recording of the heart’s electrical activity. of the heart which is a graph of voltage versus time of the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes placed on the skin.
Bronchoscopy
procedure a doctor uses to look inside the lungs. This is done with a bronchoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a light and a lens or small video camera from the nose, throat, larynx, and trachea
Colposcopy
procedure to visually examine the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva using a lighted magnifying instrument. The main is to prevent cervical cancer by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early. It is more accurate than pap smear.
Pap Smear
procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. It involves collecting cells from your cervix — the lower, narrow end of your uterus that’s at the top of your vagina.
Pap Smear
procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. It involves collecting cells from your cervix — the lower, narrow end of your uterus that’s at the top of your vagina.
EEG
test that detects abnormalities in your brain waves, or in the electrical activity of your brain. During the procedure, electrodes consisting of small metal discs with thin wires are pasted onto your scalp. The electrodes detect tiny electrical charges that result from the activity of your brain cells.
EEG
test that detects abnormalities in your brain waves, or in the electrical activity of your brain. During the procedure, electrodes consisting of small metal discs with thin wires are pasted onto your scalp. The electrodes detect tiny electrical charges that result from the activity of your brain cells.
Lumbar Puncture, LP, spinal tab
For this procedure, your healthcare provider inserts a hollow needle into the space surrounding the spinal column (subarachnoid space) in the lower back to withdraw some cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or inject medicine.
Cytoscopy
procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. It can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.
