Chapter 16 - Clinical Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is Cryosurgery?
A
- destroy tissue with subzero temperatures using liquid nitrogen
2
Q
What is Curettage?
A
- scrape lesion with sharp curet
3
Q
What is Electrodesiccation?
A
- destroy tissue by burning with electric spark
4
Q
What is Mohs surgery?
A
- removes thin layers of growth to examine under a microscope (basal and squamous cell)
5
Q
What is Skin biopsy?
A
- punch and shave to remove for examination in path lab
6
Q
What is Skin test?
A
- test reaction of body to allergen with skin test (scratch or patch tests)
