ABMDI chapter 7 surgical procedures questions
and answers with solutions
Amputation - ANSWER Separation or removal of the limb, part, or organ,
usually by surgery. Amputations may also occur as a result of trauma.
Cholecystectomy - ANSWER Removal of the gallbladder
Gastrectomy - ANSWER Removal of all or part of the stomach
gastrostomy - ANSWER Surgical formation of the connection between
the stomach and the abdominal wall to bypass an obstruction or as a
route for feeding.
Splenectomy - ANSWER Removal of the spleen
Exploratory laparotomy - ANSWER Surgical opening of the abdomen
Esophageal resection - ANSWER Removal of a portion of the esophagus
Mastectomy - ANSWER Amputation of the breast
, pancreatectomy - ANSWER Removal of the pancreas
Thyroidectomy - ANSWER Removal of all or part of the thyroid gland
Colon resection - ANSWER Removal of all or a portion of the Colon (total
colectomy, hemicolectomy, sigmoidectomy).
Colostomy - ANSWER Surgical formation of an artificial anus by making
an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall.
mammoplasty - ANSWER Surgical repair or alteration of the breast
Skin graft - ANSWER The use of skin from another part of the body or
from a donor to repair a defect or trauma of the skin.
Rhinoplasty - ANSWER Reconstructive surgery of the nose
arthroscopy - ANSWER The examination of the inside of a joint using are
the an arthroscope
Total hip replacement - ANSWER Surgical procedure in which the head of
the femur and the pelvic joint are removed and replaced with metal
parts; used in treating severe arthritis.
and answers with solutions
Amputation - ANSWER Separation or removal of the limb, part, or organ,
usually by surgery. Amputations may also occur as a result of trauma.
Cholecystectomy - ANSWER Removal of the gallbladder
Gastrectomy - ANSWER Removal of all or part of the stomach
gastrostomy - ANSWER Surgical formation of the connection between
the stomach and the abdominal wall to bypass an obstruction or as a
route for feeding.
Splenectomy - ANSWER Removal of the spleen
Exploratory laparotomy - ANSWER Surgical opening of the abdomen
Esophageal resection - ANSWER Removal of a portion of the esophagus
Mastectomy - ANSWER Amputation of the breast
, pancreatectomy - ANSWER Removal of the pancreas
Thyroidectomy - ANSWER Removal of all or part of the thyroid gland
Colon resection - ANSWER Removal of all or a portion of the Colon (total
colectomy, hemicolectomy, sigmoidectomy).
Colostomy - ANSWER Surgical formation of an artificial anus by making
an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall.
mammoplasty - ANSWER Surgical repair or alteration of the breast
Skin graft - ANSWER The use of skin from another part of the body or
from a donor to repair a defect or trauma of the skin.
Rhinoplasty - ANSWER Reconstructive surgery of the nose
arthroscopy - ANSWER The examination of the inside of a joint using are
the an arthroscope
Total hip replacement - ANSWER Surgical procedure in which the head of
the femur and the pelvic joint are removed and replaced with metal
parts; used in treating severe arthritis.
