33 - Biopsies - aa

Question 1

Shave and punch biopsies are clean, not sterile, techniques.

T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which is likely to have a better cosmetic aftermath, punch or shave biopsy?

Answer 2

punch

Question 3

Punch biopsies greater than __ mm should have at least one stitch placed.

Answer 3

larger than 3 mm

Question 4

What type of biopsy allows for histologic examination of the entire lesion?

Answer 4

excisional

Question 5

How big should the border of normal skin be around the edge of an excisional biopsy?

Answer 5

2-5 mm

Question 6

What do you do with a biopsy sample once you’ve removed it?

Answer 6

put it into a specimen container with 10% formalin