Therapeutic Interventions

Question 1

Excision of the pharyngeal tonsils, or adenoids.

Answer 1

Adenoidectomy

Question 2

Surgical repair of a bronchial defect.

Answer 2

Bronchoplasty

Question 3

Passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to ensure a patent (open) airway.

Answer 3

Endotracheal intubation

Question 4

Excision of the voice box.

Answer 4

Laryngectomy

Question 5

Excision of a portion or a lobe of the lung or the entire lung. Called a lobectomy when an entire lobe is excised and a pneumonectomy when the entire lung is excised.

Answer 5

Pulmonary resection

Question 6

Surgical repair of the nose for healthcare or cosmetic reasons.

Answer 6

Rhinoplasty

Question 7

Surgical repair of the wall between the nares.

Answer 7

Septoplasty

Question 8

Incision of a sinus.

Answer 8

Sinusotomy

Question 9

Aspiration of a fluid from the pleural cavity. Also called pleurocentesis or thoracentesis.

Answer 9

Thoracocentesis

Question 10

Incision of the chest as a means of approach for surgery.

Answer 10

Thoracotomy

Question 11

Excision of the palatine tonsils.

Answer 11

Tonsillectomy

Question 12

Opening through the neck into the trachea, through which an indwelling tube may be inserted temporarily or permanently.

Answer 12

Tracheostomy

Question 13

Incision made into the trachea below the larynx to gain access to the airway; usually performed as an emergency procedure.

Answer 13

Tracheotomy