Chapter 16 Procedures

Question 1

bacterial analyses

Answer 1

samples of skin are examined for presence of microorganisms

Question 2

fungal tests

Answer 2

scrapings from skin lesions, hair specimens, or nail clippings are sent to a lab for culture and microscopic identification of fungal infection

Question 3

cryosurgery

Answer 3

use of subfreezing temperature achieved with liquid nitrogen application to destroy tissue

Question 4

curettage

Answer 4

use of a sharp dermal curette to scrape away a skin lesion

Question 5

electrodesiccation

Answer 5

tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark

Question 6

Mohs surgery

Answer 6

thin layers of malignant tissue are removed, and each slice is examined microscopically to check for adequate extent of the resection

Question 7

skin biopsy

Answer 7

suspicious skin lesions are removed or sampled and examined microscopically by a pathologist

Question 8

skin tests

Answer 8

substances are injected intradermally or applied to the skin, and results are observed