https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/611/skin-examination-amp-biopsiesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/611/skin-examination-amp-biopsiesMon, 20 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:9654b754-2260-4427-9dc7-2835bbbb284eArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/611/skin-examination-amp-biopsies#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 1:40:00 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List 5 suitable methods for the collection of a skin or hair sample. </li> <li>Describe the McKenzie brush technique. </li> <li>Describe the wet paper test. </li> <li>What is a Wood&#39;s lamp used for? </li> <li>Describe the microscopic examination of skin and hair in cases of suspected ringworm. </li> <li>What reagents may enhance the detection of dermatophytes under microscopic examination? </li> <li>Why is it important to include the root of a hair follicle when taking a hair pluck sample? </li> <li>Describe the procedure for taking a skin scrape. </li> <li>Why is liquid paraffin or 10% potassium hydroxide placed on the skin prior to a scraping? </li> <li>What is the fixative of choice for most routine histopathology? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>