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Kidney Biopsy Quiz

Chapter 12: Table of Contents

1) The wedge biopsy technique results in a larger sample (compared to the core technique), but it causes substantial hemorrhage. 

  • True 
  • False

2) When performing the wedge biopsy technique on the kidney, you should have an assistant occlude blood flow to the kidney by gently clamping the renal hilus between his/her index and middle fingers. 

  • True 
  • False

3) When suturing a wedge biopsy site on the kidney, you should not use a surgeons throw, as this will increase the likelihood of tearing the tissue. 

  • True 
  • False

4) A Tru-cut biopsy sample should be obtained from the kidney at 

  • The cranial pole 
  • The renal pelvis 
  • The caudal pole 
  • The renal hilus

5) When performing the core biopsy technique on the kidney, the Tru-cut biopsy needle should be angled towards the renal pelvis in order to obtain a complete sample of the cortex and medulla. 

  • True 
  • False

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