Procedures and Tests Flashcards
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix.
Biopsy
Removal of small tissue sample for testing.
Blood Culture
Test to reveal the existence of fungi or bacteria in the blood, possibly indicating an infection.
Blood Swab
Taking a blood sample using a cotton-tipped stick.
Coronary Bypass
Surgical transplant of a healthy blood vessel into the heart to bypass or replace an unhealthy vessel.
Dialysis
The process to filter blood, normally because of kidney failure.
Fusion
Joining together adjacent bones or vertebrae to increase stability.
Glucose Test
A test to discover the quantity of a certain type of sugar in the bloodstream.
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of uterus.
Intubation
Medical insertion of a tube into the body, for example, into the throat to help with breathing.
Lead Test
A test to determine the quantity of lead in the bloodstream.
Lumbar Puncture or Spinal Tap
Drawing of cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar region of the back using a hollow needle.
Mastectomy
Surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast.
Occult Blood Screen
Use of a chemically treated card or pad to test for blood hidden in a stool sample.
Ultrasound
Imaging produced by high-frequency sound waves, usually used to view internal organs.
