Author Question: The opposite direction from distal is ________. A) superficial B) deep C) superior D) ... (Read 70 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The opposite direction from distal is ________.

A) superficial
B) deep
C) superior
D) proximal

Question 2

In addition to the lumpectomy performed for her breast carcinoma, Joan Bentley also had a/an ________ biopsy done to remove the first site that receives drainage from the primary breast tumor.

A) punch
B) incisional
C) sentinel node
D) stereotactic

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Superficial is the opposite of deep.
B) Deep is the opposite of superficial.
C) Superior is the opposite of inferior.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) A punch biopsy is a technique, not a biopsy of a specific site.
B) An incisional biopsy is a technique, not a biopsy of a specific site.
C) Correct This biopsy removes the sentinel lymph node, the one that is the first to receive cancerous cells spreading from the breast.
D) A stereotactic biopsy is a technique, not a biopsy of a specific site.