SUTURE TEST REVIEW
According to the text, which suture size is most commonly used for closure of orthopedic wounds and abdominal fascia?
1
Which suture thread has the largest diameter?
1
According to the text, which suture size is typically used for aortic anastomosis?
4-0
Which suture thread has the smallest diameter?
5
According to the text, which suture size is used for smaller blood vessels?
7-0
Which suture thread has the smallest diameter?
7-0
Which class of surgical wounds has the highest rate of infection?
IV
Which suture is a monofilament?
Maxon
Which of the following is commonly used for tendon repair and bone repair?
Monocryl
Maxon suture thread is
absorbable monofilament
An abnormal attachment of two surfaces or structures that are normally separate is called a(n)
adhesion
A physical factor influencing wound healing
age
For routine surgeries, suture packages should remain unopened on the sterile field. Needle packages with multiple needles should be opened and counted for which purpose?
avoid interoperative count
Pieces of plastic or rubber tubing threaded over the retention suture ends prior to tying are called
bolsters
Which suture absorbs the fastest?
chromic gut
A wound expected to heal by first intention is a(n)
clean wound
In the proliferation phase, which of the following forms into fibers that give the wound approximately 25% to 30% of its original tensile strength?
collagen
A primary suture line consisting of a single strand of suture placed as a series of stitches is called
continuous
Another name given to "rapid-release" needles is
control-release
The needle used for tough tissue that is difficult to penetrate is called
cutting
Which of the following involves irrigation to wash out contaminants and removal of devitalized tissue?
debridement
The partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after closure is called a(n)
dehiscence
One of the most important pieces of information the STSR should learn to look for on a box of sutures is the
expiration date
The suture is attached to the needle at the
eye
A tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends is called a
fistula
Precut ties that are removed as single strands from the package and placed into the open hand of the surgeon for use as ligatures are
free tie
The suture diameter is referred to as the
gauge
An intentional cut through intact tissue for the purpose of exposing or excising underlying structures is called a(n)
incision
Pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function are classic local signs of
inflammation
Which dressing layer is considered the absorbent layer?
intermediate
A stapler commonly used during resection and reanastomosis of the distal colon or rectum is a(n) stapler.
intraluminal circular
Raised, thickened scar due to excessive
keloid
Endoscopic sutures are tied using which of the following?
knot pusher
Which phase of wound healing begins within minutes of injury?
lag
A stapler used to insert two straight, evenly spaced, side-by-side rows of staples into tissue is a(n) stapler.
linear
In which phase of healing does a wound undergo a slow, sustained increase in tissue tensile strength?
maturation
Which type of suture should be used to close an infected wound?
monofilament
Plain gut, chromic gut, PDS II, and Monocryl are examples of
monofilament absorbable sutures
Surgical silk is a
multifilament nonabsorbable suture
Eye, point, body, and shape are characteristics of
needles
Pronova suture thread is
nonabsorbable monofilament
Which contact layer of a dressing draws fluids from the wound surface and allows for the passage of air?
nonocclusive
Occlusive adherent polyurethane, liquid collodion, and aerosol adhesive sprays are examples of
one-layer dressing
Which of the following is used on a wound that has been primarily closed and from which little or no drainage is expected?
one-layer dressing
Pronova suture is commonly used in which type of surgery?
ophthalmic
Elastic bandages, Montgomery straps and tape are examples of
outer layers
A fast-healing, thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity is called
peritoneum
Which of the following sutures is absorbable?
plain gut
Which of the following determines the shape of the needle body?
point
An absorbable mesh that provides temporary support during healing is
polyglactin 910
Large-gauged, interrupted, nonabsorbable sutures placed lateral to a primary suture line for wound reinforcement are called
retention
Vessel loops are used to
retract nerves
Healing where the wound is left open and allowed to heal from the inner layer to the outside surface is
second intention
Which needle type is a cutting needle?
skin
Which mesh application may result in discomfort for the patient?
stainless steel
The area of tough connective tissue just beneath the skin and just above the subcutaneous layer is called
subcuticular
Needles manufactured with suture strands inserted into one end are ___ needles.
swaged
A needle that can penetrate tissue without cutting it is a(n) needle.
tapered-point
Ethibond is commonly used on which type of tissue?
tendon
The final wound classification is assigned when
the procedure is finished
Ties loaded onto a curved clamp to facilitate placement of the tie around a vessel deep in the surgical wound is referred to as a
tie on a passer
Which needle type is a taper needle?
tissue
Sutures placed into an anatomical structure to retract to the side are called __ sutures.
traction
Needles used to penetrate tissue for the delivery of endoscopes into body cavities or joint spaces are needles.
trocar point
Chromic gut is used primarily in which of the following body structures?
urinary tracts
For the most part, which of the following have replaced umbilical tape as isolation and retraction devices for vessels, nerves, or ducts?
vessel loops