Endoscopic Procedures: Medical Terminology for Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of endoscopic procedure?

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Biopsy

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Colonoscopy

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Gastroscopy

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Laparoscopy

Question 2

During a colonoscopy, which procedure is commonly performed to remove polyps?

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Polypectomy

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Biopsy

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Endoscopic mucosal resection

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Ablation

Question 3

Which instrument is used for visualizing the interior of the stomach and esophagus?

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Gastroscope

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Colonoscope

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Sigmoidoscope

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Laryngoscope

Question 4

Which type of endoscopic ultrasound involves using a needle to collect tissue samples?

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA)

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)

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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Question 5

What is the specialized medical device used to visualize internal body structures during endoscopic procedures called?

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Endoscope

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Catheter

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Laparoscope

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Trocar

Question 6

Which endoscopic procedure specifically examines the lining of the large intestine?

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Colonoscopy

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Gastroscopy

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Bronchoscopy

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Cystoscopy

Question 7

During a gastroscopy, what layer of the gastrointestinal tract is primarily observed?

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Mucosa

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Submucosa

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Muscularis propria

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Serosa

Question 8

Which type of endoscope is NOT utilized in medical procedures?

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Laparoscopic endoscope

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Rigid endoscope

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Flexible endoscope

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Capsule endoscope

Question 9

What is the purpose of the light source attached to an endoscope?

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To provide illumination during the procedure

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To capture images

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To obtain tissue samples

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To remove fluids

Question 10

What is the official medical record that documents the observations and procedures performed during an endoscopic examination called?

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Endoscopic report

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Surgery report

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Pathology report

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Nursing chart

Question 11

Which of the following instruments is specifically designed for visualizing the interior of the colon?

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Colonoscope

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Bronchoscope

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Endoscope

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Laryngoscope

Question 12

What is the medical term for the procedure of removing tissue samples during an endoscopic examination?

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Biopsy

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Excision

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Resection

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Stent placement

Question 13

Which type of endoscope is used for examining the stomach and upper digestive tract?

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Upper gastrointestinal endoscope

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Colonoscope

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Sigmoidoscope

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Cystoscope

Question 14

What is the term for the preparation process before an endoscopic procedure that involves drinking a liquid to clear the bowels?

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Bowel preparation

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Fasting

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Sedation

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Intubation

Question 15

What is the purpose of performing a polypectomy during an endoscopic procedure?

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To remove polyps

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To biopsy tissue

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To stop bleeding

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To dilate a narrowed area

Question 16

During an endoscopic procedure, the removal of a sample of tissue for further examination is known as:

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Biopsy

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Polypectomy

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Dilatation

Question 17

In an endoscopic examination of the colon, the instrument used for visualization is called a:

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Colonoscope

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Laparoscope

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Gastroscope

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Bronchoscope

Question 18

Which of the following is a recognized potential complication associated with endoscopic procedures?

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Perforation

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Hyperthermia

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Hypoglycemia

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Pneumonia

Question 19

The insertion of a feeding tube through the mouth into the stomach is referred to as:

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Gastrostomy

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Gastroscopy

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Gastrectomy

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Gastroenterostomy

Question 20

Which abbreviation represents Electronic Endoscopic Imaging System?

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E-EIS

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E-UIS

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E-SIS

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E-GIS

Question 21

The primary objective of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure is to:

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Diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreas

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Visualize the inside of the lungs

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Remove tumors from the gastrointestinal tract

Question 22

Transesophageal EUS is a type of:

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

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Transrectal EUS

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Transabdominal EUS

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Transbronchial EUS

Question 23

The procedure that uses a laparoscope to visualize the abdominal cavity is called:

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Laparoscopy

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Arthroscopy

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Cystoscopy

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Thoracoscopy

Question 24

What is the primary role of a medical assistant during an endoscopic procedure?

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Assisting with patient preparation, monitoring and documentation

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Performing the endoscopic procedure

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Interpreting endoscopic images