NBCMI Medical Terminology: Procedures 2

Question 1

What is an 'endoscopy' and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Using a flexible camera to visualize body cavity interiors for diagnosis or treatment

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Surgery to remove an organ

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A blood test

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An imaging scan using magnets

Question 2

What does 'MRI' stand for and what imaging does it use?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging; magnetic fields and radio waves

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Medical Radiation Imaging; X-rays

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Microscopic Retinal Inspection; lasers

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Manual Radiology Investigation; ultrasound

Question 3

What is a 'biopsy' and why is it performed?

Accepted Answer

Removing a small tissue sample for laboratory examination to determine disease nature

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Complete tumor removal

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A blood transfusion

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A joint injection

Question 4

What is the difference between a CT scan and an X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Both use X-rays, but CT creates detailed cross-sectional images from multiple angles while X-rays produce flat images

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Same procedure, different names

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CT uses sound, X-rays use radiation

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X-rays are more detailed

Question 5

What is 'dialysis' and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

Artificially filtering waste and fluid from blood when kidneys can no longer function adequately

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Surgery to repair blood vessels

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Physical therapy for joints

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IV medication delivery

Question 6

What does 'laparoscopic surgery' involve?

Accepted Answer

Minimally invasive surgery through small incisions using camera and instruments, with less pain and faster recovery

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Surgery with lasers through the mouth

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Large abdominal incisions only

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Non-surgical external massage