Surgery

Question 1

Gangrene in a foot may require the ___ of the foot

Answer 1

Amputation

Question 2

The ____ of all equipment used in the operating theatre is essential

Answer 2

Sterility

Question 3

A small surgical knife

Answer 3

Scalpel

Question 4

During the surgery, the ____ administers drugs to prevent the patient feeling pain

Answer 4

Ist

Question 5

For some short operations, a local ____ May be given and the patient will be able to go home soon after

Answer 5

Anaesthetic

Question 6

One way of trying to diagnose an illness is to use ____ surgery

Answer 6

Explatory

Question 7

____ surgery is required to cure a particular problem

Answer 7

Corrective

Question 8

Certain conditions, which are not life threatening if left, can be treated with ____ surgery

Answer 8

Elective

Question 9

Cosmetic surgery to improve appearance is usually _____

Answer 9

Optional

Question 10

The surgeon tries to make the ____ along the lines of skin tension

Answer 10

Incision

Question 11

____ sutures don’t need to be removed at a later date

Answer 11

Absorbable

Question 12

An operation may be carried out for the ____ of the tumour

Answer 12

Excision