Deck 36: Surgical Office Procedures

Question 1

A patient has actinic keratosis and the provider elects to use cryosurgery to remove the lesions. How will the provider administer this procedure?

A) Applying one or two freeze-thaw cycles to each lesion
B) Applying two or more freeze-thaw cycles to each lesion
C) Applying until the freeze spreads laterally 1 mm from the lesion edges
D) Applying until the freeze spreads laterally 4 mm from the lesion edges

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A provider is preparing to administer electrocautery to a patient who has several seborrheic keratoses. The patient tells the provider that he has a pacemaker. Which action is correct?

A) Administer the electrocautery per the usual protocol.
B) Apply electrocautery in short burst at low voltage.
C) Refer the patient to a dermatologist for removal.
D) Suggest another method for removal of the lesions.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which type of office surgical procedure warrants sterile technique?

A) Curettage
B) Punch biopsy
C) Scissor excision
D) Shave biopsy

Answer 3

B