Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)
Medical & Surgical Nursing
Easy
Surgical procedure used to correct a deviated nasal septum is:
Appeared in: Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)
Explanation
- Septoplasty is the specific surgical procedure designed to correct deformities of the nasal septum.
- The term is a combination of 'septum' (referring to the nasal septum) and '-plasty' (meaning surgical repair or reshaping).
- The primary indication for this surgery is to improve nasal airflow and alleviate breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum, as confirmed in the provided context (SRC_8671, SRC_8672).
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: Annuloplasty is a cardiac surgery, not a nasal procedure. It involves repairing the annulus, which is the ring-like structure supporting a heart valve.
- Option C: Valvuloplasty is also a cardiac procedure used to repair a heart valve, typically by widening a narrowed (stenotic) valve.
- Option D: This option is incorrect because a correct term, Septoplasty, is provided in the options.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Surgical Terminology for Corrective Procedures as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Post-septoplasty nursing care is crucial. It includes monitoring for signs of hemorrhage (e.g., excessive swallowing), managing nasal packing and splints, elevating the head of the bed to reduce swelling, and providing pain relief.
- Patient education involves instructing the patient to avoid forceful nose blowing, heavy lifting, and strenuous activity for several weeks to prevent bleeding and promote healing.
- What if? If the patient's deviated septum is the result of a recent traumatic injury that also altered the external shape of the nose, the procedure would likely be a septorhinoplasty, which combines the functional correction of the septum with the cosmetic reshaping of the nose.
How to Approach the Question
- This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of medical terminology.
- First, identify the key anatomical structure in the question: 'nasal septum'.
- Next, analyze the suffix '-plasty' in the options, which signifies 'surgical repair' or 'molding'.
- Break down the term 'Septoplasty': 'Septo-' refers to the septum, and '-plasty' refers to surgical repair. This directly matches the procedure described.
- Evaluate the other options. Recognize that 'Annuloplasty' and 'Valvuloplasty' relate to cardiac (heart) structures, making them incorrect for a nasal procedure.
- By combining the root word for the anatomical part with the suffix for the surgical action, you can deduce the correct answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Surgical Terminology for Corrective Procedures
- Stem keywords: Surgical procedure, correct, deviated nasal septum
- Lead-in keywords: is
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 9562-9564
E6 Nursing Brunner Adult Health 3SA Vol 2 Part 1 p. 43-45
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