respi-therapeutic procedure-surgical procedures

Question 1

Surgical repair of a bronchus

Answer 1

Bronchoplasty

Question 2

Surgical removal of larynx

Answer 2

Laryngectomy

Question 3

Surgical repair of larynx

Answer 3

Laryngoplasty

Question 4

Surgical removal of a lobe of a lung

Answer 4

Lobectomy

Question 5

Surgical removal of pleura

Answer 5

Pleurectomy

Question 6

Procedure involving insertion of needle into pleural space to withdraw fluid

Answer 6

Pleurocentesis

Question 7

Surgical removal of entire lung

Answer 7

Pneumonectomy

Question 8

Surgical repair of nose

Answer 8

Rhinoplasty

Question 9

Surgical puncture of ches wall for removal of fluids, also called thoracocentesis

Answer 9

Thoracentesis

Question 10

Insertion of tube into chest cavity for purpose of draining off fluid or air; also called chest tube

Answer 10

Thoracostomy

Question 11

To cut into chest cavity

Answer 11

Thoracotomy

Question 12

surgical procedure often performed in emergency that creates opening directly into trachea to allow patient to breath easier; also called tracheostomy

Answer 12

Tracheotomy