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?&#10;A) Applying one or two freeze-thaw cycles to each lesion&#10;B) Applying two or more freeze-thaw cycles to each lesion&#10;C) Applying until the freeze spreads laterally 1 mm from the lesion edges&#10;D) Applying until the freeze spreads laterally 4 mm from the lesion edges

Accepted Answer

Cryosurgery for actinic keratosis typically involves applying one or two freeze-thaw cycles to each lesion to ensure effective treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.

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?&#10;A) Administer the electrocautery per the usual protocol.&#10;B) Apply electrocautery in short burst at low voltage.&#10;C) Refer the patient to a dermatologist for removal.&#10;D) Suggest another method for removal of the lesions.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which type of office surgical procedure warrants sterile technique?&#10;A) Curettage&#10;B) Punch biopsy&#10;C) Scissor excision&#10;D) Shave biopsy

Accepted Answer

A punch biopsy is an invasive procedure that requires sterile technique to prevent infection and ensure accurate results.

Deck 36: Surgical Office Procedures