In this procedure, the cervix is dilated, and a spoon-shaped instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining.
A) B&E
B) S&T
C) D&C
D) N&V

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The procedure described is called dilatation and curettage (D&C). The cervix is dilated to allow a curette, a spoon-shaped instrument, to scrape the lining of the uterus. This procedure is often done to diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding, remove tissue after a miscarriage, or remove remaining tissue after an incomplete abortion. Option A (B&E) refers to breaking and entering and is not related to a medical procedure. Option B (S&T) and option D (N&V) do not relate to any medical procedure either.

In This Procedure, the Cervix Is Dilated, and a Spoon-Shaped