A ________ breast biopsy is taken when a larger biopsy needle is ...

[jazziefee]

A ________ breast biopsy is taken when a larger biopsy needle is inserted into the mass and tissue is retrieved for histologic examination.
 
  a. fine needle aspiration
  b. core biopsy
  c. stereotactic breast biopsy
  d. excisional

Question 2

When using a robotic system to perform a surgical procedure, the surgeon is required to give the robot commands to activate its actions.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[whitcassie]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A large trocar needle such as a Tru-Cut or Vim-Silverman biopsy needle is inserted into the mass and a core of suspected tissue is withdrawn and sent to the pathology laboratory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The surgeon verbally controls computer-generated activities such as overhead lights, bed motion, insufflator, light sources, image recorder, and irrigator. The articulated arms and tips of the robot are run by the surgeon manipulating the joysticks. They cannot run without human intervention.