Clinical Procedures & Patient Care Flashcards
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When setting up for electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), the grounding pad should be placed:
Answer: On a large, flat muscle mass away from the treatment site
The grounding pad should be placed on a large, flat muscle mass (such as the thigh) to ensure proper electrical circuit completion and reduce the risk of burns.
During a patient consultation for isotretinoin therapy, the CDT must ensure the patient is enrolled in which mandatory risk management program?
Answer: iPLEDGE program
iPLEDGE is the mandatory FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for isotretinoin due to its severe teratogenic potential.
A patient reports feeling faint and diaphoretic immediately after a lidocaine injection. Which vasovagal syncope intervention should the CDT perform FIRST?
Answer: Place the patient supine and elevate the legs
The immediate first-line response to vasovagal syncope is to place the patient supine (lying flat) and elevate the legs to restore cerebral perfusion.
Which gauge needle is most appropriate for intradermal injection of allergens during patch testing?
Answer: 27-gauge
A 27-gauge (or 25-gauge) needle is preferred for intradermal injections due to its fine caliber, which minimizes patient discomfort and allows precise intradermal delivery.
What does ABCDE stand for in the clinical assessment of pigmented skin lesions?
Answer: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution
The ABCDE criteria (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution) are used to clinically evaluate pigmented lesions for features suspicious of melanoma.
When applying liquid nitrogen via a spray device, the freeze time is extended to treat a larger, thicker lesion. This technique is best described as:
Answer: Open spray technique
The open spray technique uses a handheld cryospray device directed at the lesion and can be adjusted in duration and distance to treat lesions of varying size and depth.
A patient on warfarin is scheduled for an excisional biopsy. The most critical pre-procedure action by the CDT is to:
Answer: Confirm the patient's INR level and alert the dermatologist
Confirming the patient's INR and alerting the supervising dermatologist is critical, as an elevated INR increases bleeding risk and may require procedure modification or anticoagulation management.