Chapter 48 Assisting with Minor Surgery

Which surgical procedure is commonly used for the removal of sebaceous cysts?

• Needle biopsy

• Vasectomy

• Debridement

What is the term for the surgical procedure that involves the removal of tissue for examination?

• Laceration repair

• Cryosurgery

• Biopsy

• Circumcision

Which procedure is specifically used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia using extreme cold?

• Electrocautery

• Cryosurgery

• Laser surgery

• Chemical destruction

What surgical method is used to permanently prevent pregnancy in males?

• Vasectomy

• Circumcision

• Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

• Electrocautery

What is the purpose of a biopsy in medical procedures?

• To repair damaged skin

• To excise a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

• To remove all skin lesions

• To apply medication to skin

What is unique about cryosurgery compared to other surgical methods?

• It uses high temperatures

• It leaves less scarring

• It requires large incisions

• It uses chemical agents

Which substance is used in chemical destruction procedures?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Silver nitrate

• Salt solution

• Nitrogen oxide

What does laser surgery aim to achieve?

• Decrease the temperature of the target area

• Destroy a target area without harming surrounding tissue

• Increase blood flow to the target area

• Remove all surrounding tissue

What is circumcision primarily concerned with?

• Removing foreign matter from a wound

• Removing some or all of the foreskin from the penis

• Applying cold temperatures to the skin

• Destroying tissue with a laser

What is involved in the process of debridement?

• Excision of lacerated, dead or contaminated tissue and removal of foreign matter from a wound

• Removal of healthy tissue from a wound

• Application of heat to a wound

• Sealing a wound with adhesives