Surgery material Flashcards
(35 cards)
Which of the following USP numbers indicates the thinnest suture material
o 4-0
Which of the following USP numbers indicate the thickest suture material
o 0
o 2-0
o 2
o 3-0
o 2
• Which of the following metric numbers indicates the thickest suture material
o 0
o 1
o 2
o 3
o 3
What does “2-Metric” mean on a suture material pack
o The suture material is 0.2 mm of diameter
Polyglactin (Vicryl)
o Polyglactin (VicrylO)
o Polydioxanone (PDSO)
o Both of them
o None of them
o Polyglactin (VicrylO)
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polydioxanone
o Both
o None
o Polypropylene
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polyamide
o Both
o None
o Both
Which of the following suture patterns is tension relieving
o Interrupted horizontal mattress
Which of the following suture materials is absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polyamide
o None
o Both
o None
Which of the following features makes polypropylene the most popular cardiovascular suture material
o Monofilament features
o Good tensile strength
o Good knot security
o Unique thrombophob feature
o Good tensile strength
Which of the following suture materials is not recommended for cystotomy wound closure (Greenberg, Am J Vets Res, 2004)
o PDS
o Polyglyconate
o Glycomer
o Polyglecaprone
o Polyglecaprone
Which of the following suture patterns is not recommended for cystotomy wound closure
o Double layer (penetrating + Lambert) suture
Which of the following does not represent an increased risk of infection of surgical infection
o Antimicrobial prophylaxis for a previous surgical procedure
o Prolonged hospitalization
o Obesity
o Prolonged procedure time
o Antimicrobial prophylaxis for a previous surgical procedure
The surface characteristics of a suture. Mark the incorrect statement!
o The surface of a suture influences the ease with which it is pulled through tissue and the amount of trauma caused.
o Rough sutures cause more injury than smooth sutures.
o Smooth surfaces are particularly important in delicate tissues.
o Sutures with smooth surfaces have more knot security.
o Sutures with smooth surfaces have more knot security.
What is Spongostan
o Gelatin sponge
Which statement is NOT true? Coating
o Is used for multifil suture materials.
o Improves knot security
o Is made of lactic acid
o May have antibacterial effect
o Is used for multifil suture materials.
Which of the following features defines the suture materials drainage ability?
o Monofilament vs multifilament
o Tensile strength
o Knot security
o Absorption
o Monofilament vs multifilament
Why not use multifilament for stomach and intestine surgeries?
o Expensive
o The risk of septic complication is higher, the risk of yarn drainage is (miatt)
o Poor tensile strength
o The knot tolerance is not good
o The risk of septic complication is higher, the risk of yarn drainage is (miatt)
Which of the following statements is incorrect? An active drain
o Is not recommended as flushing drain (it is used as flushing drain)
o Can be open suction-drain
o Can be closed suction-drain
o Is used as flushing drain
o Is not recommended as flushing drain (it is used as flushing drain)
The material of Cerclage can be
o Kirschner wire
o Absorbable suture
o Non-absorbable suture
o Fishing line
o Absorbable suture
Which of the following statements is correct? Penrose drain is
o Tube drain
o Made of latex
o A multi-lumen drain
o Mostly used s active drain
o Tube drain
Which of the following statement is correct? A passive drain
o Is always a single exit drain
o Can only be used as double exit drain
o Is mostly used for flushing
o Is more effective with a compression bandage on it
o Is always a single exit drain?
The recommended fluid to lavage a joint is
o Sterile, isotonic infusion solution
o Sterile, hypertonic infusion solution
o Sterile, isotonic 1% povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution
o Sterile, hypertonic 1% povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution
o Sterile, isotonic 1% povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution
Which of the following techniques is the most tension relieving one?
o simple interrupted
o cruciate suture
o continuous locked suture
o tubed/stent suture
o tubed/stent suture
