Question

posttest

1. the surgical procedure to correct a prolapsed kidney is called:

nephroptosis.
nephrodesis.
nephrotomy.
nephropexy.

Explanation:

Nephroptosis refers to the condition of a prolapsed kidney, not the surgical correction. Nephredesis is not a standard term for this procedure. Nephrotomy is an incision into the kidney. Nephropexy specifically denotes the surgical fixation of a prolapsed kidney to correct nephroptosis.

Answer:

nephropexy.