Suture Materials Quiz

What does tensile strength refer to in suture materials?

• The ability to resist pulling forces

• The elasticity of the suture material

• The color fastness of the suture material

• The weight of the suture material

Where is every suture weakest?

• At the point where it is cut

• At the point where it is tied

• In the middle of the suture

• At the ends of the suture

What is knot security in the context of sutures?

• The color of the knot

• The size of the knot

• The strength of the knot to stay tied

• The type of knot used

What does tissue reaction refer to with respect to suture materials?

• The healing speed of the tissue

• The infection rate of the tissue

• The response of the tissue to the suture material

• The amount of scar tissue formed

What does tissue drag refer to in the context of material properties?

• The weight of the material

• The degree of frictional force developed as the material is pulled through the tissue

• The elasticity of the material

• The color change of the material when interacting with tissue

What is capillarity in relation to material properties?

• The ability of a material to dissolve in fluid

• The attraction of fluid along the length of the material

• The resistance of a material to fluid penetration

• The thermal conductivity of the material

What does memory imply about a material's property?

• The material's ability to conduct electricity

• The material's resistance to chemical reactions

• The tendency of the material to return to its original shape

• The material's ability to absorb shock

What does the term 'chatter' describe in material properties?

• The sound a material makes under stress

• The thermal expansion of the material

• The lack of smoothness as a throw of the knot is tightened down

• The vibration of the material at high speeds

Which of the following is a natural absorbable multifilament fibre?

• Polyglyconate Maxon

• Poliglecaprone Monocryl

• Catgut

• Polyglactin 910 Vicryl

Which of the following is not a synthetic non-absorbable multifilament fibre?

• Polyamide Ethilon

• Polyester Mersilene

• Stainless steel Flexon

• Linen