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Medical Procedures Quiz

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a biopsy?

a)

To insert a tube into the body

b)

To remove a tissue sample

c)

To filter blood

d)

To induce sleep

2.

Match the following procedures with the part of the body or process they visually examine.

a)

Endoscopy

1.

Visual examination of the digestive tract

b)

Colonoscopy

2.

Visual examination of the colon

c)

Dialysis

3.

Process of filtering blood using a machine

d)

Laparoscopy

4.

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity

3.

What is the function of dialysis?

a)

To remove tissue samples

b)

To filter blood

c)

To insert a tube into the airway

d)

To inspect the colon

4.

(a)   describes the temporary loss of feeling, especially pain, induced by medication.

Choose from the below words
Catheterization
Anesthesia
Intubation
Laparoscopy
5.

What is the main purpose of intubation?

a)

To insert a tube into the airway

b)

To visually examine the colon

c)

To filter blood

d)

To remove a tissue sample

6.

Which procedure uses a scope (camera) to inspect the inside of the body?

a)

Endoscopy

b)

Dialysis

c)

Catheterization

d)

Biopsy

7.

Catheterization is best described as:

a)

Visual exam of the colon

b)

Tube insertion into a body cavity

c)

Blood filtering process

d)

Minimally invasive surgery

8.

Laparoscopy is a type of:

a)

Blood filtering process

b)

Minimally invasive surgery

c)

Visual exam of the colon

d)

Airway tube insertion

9.

Which procedure would most likely be used to help a patient breathe during surgery?

a)

Dialysis

b)

Intubation

c)

Biopsy

d)

Colonoscopy

10.

If a doctor needs to visually inspect the inside of a patient’s stomach, they would most likely use (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Endoscopy
Catheterization
Dialysis
Biopsy
11.

A patient is experiencing kidney failure and needs their blood cleaned. Which procedure is appropriate?

a)

Laparoscopy

b)

Dialysis

c)

Colonoscopy

d)

Intubation

12.

During which procedure is a camera most likely used to view internal organs without making a large incision?

a)

Laparoscopy

b)

Catheterization

c)

Biopsy

d)

Anesthesia

13.

A patient is about to undergo surgery and is given medication to prevent pain. What is this medication called?

a)

Anesthetic

b)

Catheter

c)

Dialysate

d)

Endoscope

14.

Which of the following procedures is least likely to be performed to diagnose cancer?

a)

Biopsy

b)

Colonoscopy

c)

Dialysis

d)

Endoscopy

15.

A doctor needs to collect a sample from a suspicious lump. The procedure that should be performed is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Biopsy
Intubation
Dialysis
Laparoscopy
16.

A patient is unable to urinate due to a blockage. The procedure that might be used to help them is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Catheterization
Endoscopy
Laparoscopy
Anesthesia
17.

Match each potential outcome with whether it is a likely benefit or drawback of minimally invasive gallbladder surgery compared to traditional surgery.

a)

Increased risk of infection

1.

A drawback of minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

b)

Longer recovery time

2.

A drawback of minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

c)

Smaller incisions and faster recovery

3.

A benefit of minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

d)

More pain after surgery

4.

A drawback of minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

18.

Match the following medical procedures with their primary purpose.

a)

It allows for direct removal of tissue samples

1.

Biopsy

b)

It provides a clear airway for oxygen delivery

2.

Intubation

c)

It filters the patient’s blood

3.

Hemodialysis

d)

It visually examines the colon

4.

Colonoscopy

19.

A doctor is deciding between endoscopy and colonoscopy for a patient with stomach pain. What should the doctor consider when choosing the appropriate procedure?

a)

Whether the patient needs blood filtered

b)

Which part of the digestive tract needs to be examined

c)

The patient’s age

d)

The type of anesthesia used

20.

A patient is scheduled for a biopsy but is anxious about pain. The doctor explains that anesthesia will be used. How does anesthesia help in this situation?

a)

It removes tissue samples

b)

It temporarily blocks pain, making the procedure comfortable

c)

It filters the blood during the procedure

d)

It inserts a tube into the body

21.

The primary purpose of using a catheter in medical procedures is to (a)   .

Choose from the below words
To remove tissue samples
To filter blood
To drain fluids or urine from the b
To visually inspect the colon
22.

Match the following medical procedures with the scenario where anesthesia is most likely required to ensure patient comfort.

a)

Endoscopy

1.

Procedure involving insertion of a flexible tube to visualize internal organs, often requiring sedation or anesthesia.

b)

Biopsy

2.

Procedure involving removal of tissue samples, which may require local or general anesthesia depending on the site.

c)

Dialysis

3.

Procedure for filtering blood in patients with kidney failure, usually performed without anesthesia.

d)

Catheterization

4.

Procedure involving insertion of a tube into the bladder, typically performed without anesthesia.

23.

Which of the following procedures is primarily used to examine the large intestine?

a)

Laparoscopy

b)

Intubation

c)

Dialysis

d)

Colonoscopy

24.

During which procedure is a tissue sample most likely collected for laboratory analysis?

a)

Biopsy

b)

Dialysis

c)

Intubation

d)

Endoscopy

25.

Which procedure involves removing a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope?

a)

Laparoscopy

b)

Intubation

c)

Dialysis

d)

Biopsy

26.

What is the primary purpose of a colonoscopy?

a)

To examine the large intestine

b)

To filter blood

c)

To perform minimally invasive surgery

d)

To insert a tube into the airway

27.

Which procedure is commonly used to visually examine the inside of the colon?

a)

Biopsy

b)

Intubation

c)

Dialysis

d)

Colonoscopy

28.

What is the main purpose of intubation during a medical emergency?

a)

To examine the colon

b)

To maintain an open airway for breathing

c)

To filter the patient's blood

d)

To collect a tissue sample

29.

During which procedure is a flexible tube with a camera most likely inserted into the digestive tract?

a)

Intubation

b)

Endoscopy

c)

Dialysis

d)

Biopsy