A Few Days After a Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Performed by a Radiologist

question 20

Multiple Choice

A few days after a stereotactic breast biopsy performed by a radiologist in a breast imaging center,the patient returns to her physician with an obvious infection at the incision site.This is an example of a(n)

• A)infection caused by patient neglect.
• B)idiopathic infection.
• C)nosocomial infection.
• D)iatrogenic infection.

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Definitions:

Exons

Portions of a gene that are transcribed and translated into proteins, interspersed with noncoding sequences called introns.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus to test for genetic abnormalities and infections.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac of pregnant females, surrounding and cushioning the fetus.

Fetal Cells

Cells originating from a developing fetus, possessing the capability to develop into various tissues and organs of the body.