The nurse best describes a "shave biopsy" of a skin lesion as:
a. removal of the central core of the lesion.
b. excising the entire lesion with a 1/4-inch border around it.
c. removal of the top of the lesion that stands above the skin line.
d. excising the lesion down to the dermis.
C
The shave biopsy removes the top level of the lesion, which stands above the skin line. Removal of a core from the center of the lesion is referred to as a punch biopsy. Excision of the entire le-sion is an excisional biopsy.
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a. inflammation of the vessels. b. obstructed blood flow. c. overhydration. d. stress-related headaches.
Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: 1 part drug to 5 parts solution
What will be an ideal response?
The nursing assistant should change the patient's position
A. every shift. B. every 2 hours or more often. C. every 3 hours. D. every 4 hours if the patient looks uncomfortable.
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Kevin asks what the number one cause of death is in this age group and your response is: A. drowning. B. motor vehicle accidents. C. fire. D. firearms.