Suturing

Question 1

suture size is the smallest

Answer 1

4-0

Question 2

interrupted sutures are quicker to place but if one part fails, the entire line falls out (t/f)

Answer 2

False

Question 3

what factors into the choice of suture

Answer 3

area, tension being put on line, where suture is placed

Question 4

disadvantage of braided multifilament

Answer 4

can wick bacteria into the suture line

Question 5

catgut made of

Answer 5

sheep intestines

Question 6

disadvantage of cat gut

Answer 6

causes severe inflammatory reactions

Question 7

polyglactin 910

Answer 7

vicryl

Question 8

needle point having 3 edges, 3rd on concave side

Answer 8

cutting

Question 9

is and absorbable natural suture material

Answer 9

catgut

Question 10

needles can be eyed or ___ on

Answer 10

swagged

Question 11

which is a reusable needle

Answer 11

eyed

Question 12

advantage of braided multifilament

Answer 12

knot security

Question 13

what is vicryl

Answer 13

absorbable, synthetic suture material, stable in contaminated wounds

Question 14

when suturing the skin, needle of choice is

Answer 14

cutting

Question 15

most significant advantage of using a swagged on needle

Answer 15

tissue subjected to less trauma

Question 16

has the poorest handling ease

Answer 16

stainless steel

Question 17

around when do synthetic absorbable lose its tensile strength

Answer 17

60 days

Question 18

typically used for tendon surgery

Answer 18

novafil (polybutester)

Question 19

needle is used for organs (liver, kidneys)

Answer 19

blunt

Question 20

what suture pattern looks like an ‘X’

Answer 20

cruciate

Question 21

what is polyglycolic acid

Answer 21

PGA, absorbable synthetic suture material, limited knot strength, not used orally

Question 22

what is poliglecaprone 25

Answer 22

monocryl, absorbable synthetic suture material, good handling and knot security, strongest tensile strength

Question 23

what is polydioxanone

Answer 23

PDS, absorbable synthetic suture material, poor knot security

Question 24

what is the silk suture

Answer 24

nonabsorbable natural suture material, no memory, poor tensile strength

Question 25

what is the stainless steel suture

Answer 25

nonabsorbable natural material, greatest tensile strength, poor handling qualities, used in Dobermans and rabbits

Question 26

what is the nylon material

Answer 26

ethilon, nonabsorbable synthetic material, poor handling and knot security

Question 27

what is polypropylene

Answer 27

prolene, nonabsorbable synthetic material, high memory, stays in body for awhile

Question 28

what is polybutester

Answer 28

novafil, nonabsorbable synthetic material, good for tendons and ligaments, good tensile strength, handling, and knot security

Question 29

what is polyester

Answer 29

mersilene, nonabsorbable synthetic material, good for slow healing, stimulates greatest tissue response

Question 30

straight needle is normally only used when?

Answer 30

when fingers can be used to suture

Question 31

has 3 cutting edges, 3rd side is on convex side

Answer 31

reverse cutting

Question 32

what is the taper needle used for

Answer 32

intestines, deep soft tissue layers

Question 33

what is the blunt needle typically used for

Answer 33

kidneys and liver

Question 34

what are simple continuous sutures

Answer 34

these are placed without a break in the suture line

Question 35

what are interrupted sutures

Answer 35

these are sutures placed individually

Question 36

normally, what is the mattress pattern placed for

Answer 36

wound stability, relieve tension