Question

During a medical procedure, the perineum was prepped, and the cervix was dilated to admit the hysteroscope. Hysteroscopy was performed, and polyp forceps were used to remove an endometrial polyp. Sharp curettage was then performed. What was the sequence of the procedure?

A) Prepping the perineum, sharp curettage, hysteroscopy, polyp removal
B) Cervical dilation, hysteroscopy, polyp removal, sharp curettage
C) Polyp removal, cervical dilation, hysteroscopy, perineum prepping
D) Hysteroscopy, sharp curettage, polyp removal, cervical dilation

Answer 1

The correct sequence of the procedure is cervical dilation, hysteroscopy, polyp removal, sharp curettage. Next, the endometrial polyp is removed using polyp forceps. Finally, sharp curettage is performed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct sequence of the procedure is option B) Cervical dilation, hysteroscopy, polyp removal, sharp curettage. First, the cervix is dilated to admit the hysteroscope.

Then, hysteroscopy is performed to visualize the inside of the uterus.

Next, the endometrial polyp is removed using polyp forceps. Finally, sharp curettage is performed.