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WorksheetsSentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Procedure
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the purpose of a sentinel lymph node biopsy?
To remove the entire lymphatic chain
To identify the first lymph node(s) that drain from a tumor site
To inject chemotherapy directly into the lymph nodes
To remove the tumor mass
What is the “Rule of 5s” when injecting isosulfan blue dye?
5 mL of dye, 5 minutes of massage, 5 cm incision
5 mL of dye, 5 sites, 5 cm diameter, 5 minutes of massage
5 mL of dye, 5 lymph nodes, 5 minutes of observation
5 mL of dye, 5 minutes of surgery, 5 cm of tissue removed
Isosulfan blue dye can cause allergic reactions, so a crash cart must be immediately available.
True
False
What alternative to isosulfan blue dye may be used for sentinel node identification?
Methylene blue
Technetium-99 sulfur colloid
Iodine contrast
Fluorescein
What is the wound classification for a sentinel node biopsy without complications?
Class I: Clean
Class II: Clean-contaminated
Class III: Contaminated
Class IV: Dirty-infected
