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Medical Test: Common Surgeries

Are you ready to prove how much you know about the operating room?

Shai K. 1/7/2025

From lifesaving operations to elective treatments, surgeries play a crucial role in modern healthcare. This 14-question quiz will challenge your understanding of surgical purposes, techniques, and anatomy. Whether you're a healthcare enthusiast, a trivia buff, or just curious, this quiz is designed to both educate and entertain. Are you ready to prove how much you know about the operating room? Let’s get started and see how sharp your surgical smarts are...

What is the common term for a rhinoplasty?

Nose job

Facelift

Lip augmentation

Ear pinning

What is removed during a cholecystectomy?

Spleen

Gallbladder

Pancreas

Liver

A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is typically performed to:

Repair aortic aneurysms

Replace damaged heart valves

Improve blood flow to the heart

Correct irregular heart rhythms

Which joint is most commonly replaced in orthopedic surgery?

Shoulder

Ankle

Hip

Elbow

What does LASIK surgery primarily correct?

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Vision problems

Detached retina

What is the most common complication following bariatric surgery?

Overactive gallbladder

Nutritional deficiencies

Bone fractures

Kidney stones

Which surgery corrects a deviated nasal septum?

Tonsillectomy

Septoplasty

Sinusotomy

Rhinoplasty

Which minimally invasive surgery involves small incisions and a camera for guidance?

Laparoscopic surgery

Endovascular surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

What is the primary purpose of a carpal tunnel release?

Repair wrist fractures

Relieve nerve compression

Improve blood circulation in the hand

Remove inflamed tendons

What is the purpose of an arthroscopy?

Replace a damaged joint

Visualize and treat joint problems

Remove bone spurs

Fuse two bones together

Which surgery is commonly performed to remove uterine fibroids?

Hysteroscopy

Myomectomy

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

Hysterectomy

A Whipple procedure is typically performed to treat cancer in which organ?

Liver

Stomach

Pancreas

Colon

In a gastric sleeve procedure, approximately how much of the stomach is removed?

25-30%

50-60%

75-80%

95%

A lumbar discectomy is performed to treat...

Spinal fractures

Herniated discs in the lower back

Spinal stenosis

Scoliosis

Student Surgeon

You’re just getting started in the world of surgical trivia! While you may not be ready to scrub in yet, don’t worry—this was a tough quiz, and it’s all about learning. Take a moment to review the answers, and you’ll be more prepared next time. Surgery is fascinating, and there’s always more to explore. Keep sharpening your knowledge, and you’ll soon be acing quizzes like this!

Surgical Scrubber

Great job! You’ve got a solid foundation in understanding common surgeries, but there’s still room to grow. You clearly know more than the average person about what goes on in the OR. With a little more focus on the finer details, you could master the nuances of surgical procedures in no time. Keep exploring medical trivia—it’s clear you’re on the right track!

OR Expert

Impressive work! You’ve mastered the ins and outs of common surgeries, demonstrating a true understanding of medical procedures and their purposes. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or just an avid learner, your knowledge shines through. You’re practically ready to don scrubs and assist in the OR (okay, maybe not quite—but close!). Keep up the excellent work and keep exploring the fascinating world of medicine!