Hemostasis and wound closure ch 11 Closure

Front

The innermost layer involved in abdominal wound closure is the ________. Options: peritoneum, fascia, muscle, skin.

Back

peritoneum

Front

Which layer is located just beneath the skin in abdominal wound closure?

Back

Subcutaneous

Front

What is the peritoneum?

Back

A fast-healing, thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity

Front

Does the peritoneum lie beneath the posterior fascia?

Back

True

Front

If the posterior fascia is closed, the peritoneum may not require _______.

Back

suturing

Front

What type of suture is frequently utilized if the surgeon chooses to close the peritoneum?

Back

A continuous 3-0 absorbable suture

Front

Fascia is a tough connective tissue covering the body's _______.

Back

muscles

Front

What is the primary supportive soft tissue structure of the body that requires great care to close securely, especially in the abdominal layer?

Back

Fascia

Front

True or False: Fascia heals quickly and does not need to endure much wound stress.

Back

False

Front

Which type of suture is preferred for added strength when closing fascia?

Back

Interrupted, heavy-gauge, nonabsorbable multifilament