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