Procedure And Abbreviation

Question 1

Percussion

Answer 1

Assessment technique that involves the gentle tapping of a structure

Question 2

Curettage

Answer 2

Scraping of a body cavity with a instrument spoon shaped

Question 3

(CBC)

Answer 3

Complete blood count panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias, infection,
And other diseases

Question 4

Ablation

Answer 4

Removed of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction or other technique

Question 5

Endoscope

Answer 5

Visual examination of a cavity or canal using aspecial lighted instrument

Question 6

Fluoroscope

Answer 6

Imaging technique that directs X-ray to a fluorescent screen and displays live images on a monitor

Question 7

Dx

Answer 7

Diagnosis → establishing the nature and cause of a disease

Question 8

Electrcautery

Answer 8

Use of an electrically activated instrument to burn and destroy diseased tissue

Question 9

Revision

Answer 9

Surgery to compensate for or correct a previously performed surgery

Question 10

MRI

Answer 10

Magnetic resonance imaging → imaging procedure that uses radio waves and strong magnetic field to produce images

Question 11

Anastomosis

Answer 11

Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments

Question 12

Nuclear Sean

Answer 12

Imaging procedure that uses a radioactive material introduced into the body to produce an image

Question 13

Palpation

Answer 13

Gentle application of hands to evaluate a specific structure of the body

Question 14

I&d

Answer 14

Incision that allows a free flow of fluids or pus from a wound→ incision and drainage

Question 15

Ct

Answer 15

Computed tomography→imaging procedure that generates detailed cross-sectional images that appear as a slice