Multiple choice

Which type of probe will cause the least amount of trauma to the skin?

  1. tapered probe

  2. bulbous probe

  3. cylindrical probe

  4. insulated probe

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Insulated probes are designed to protect the surface of the skin from thermal damage by concentrating the heat at the tip of the probe, thus reducing trauma to the epidermis.