What is the first step in preparing to tie a cruciate suture?

• Cut the suture material to the desired length.

• Stick the pointy end in the wound

• Position the tissue/ wound to be sutured.

• Choose the appropriate suture material and needle.

Where do you first insert the needle

• Top Left

• Top Right

• Bottom Right

• Bottom Left

How do you insert the needle into the wound?

• With your fingers

• With the needle holders

• With the scissors

• With the forceps

How many knots are in a cruciate suture?

• 1

• 3

• 0

• 2

After the needle is first inserted, where does the needle then exit the tissue?

• Directly opposite the first entry point (bottom right)

• Next to the first exit point on the same side (top right)

• Across the wound from the first exit point (bottom left)

• Back through the original entry point (top left)

How many passes are typically made with the needle in a cruciate suture?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the main advantage of using a cruciate suture over a simple interrupted suture?

• It is faster to apply.

• It provides better cosmetic results.

• It distributes tension more evenly across the wound.

• It requires less suture material.

When should you cut the excess suture?

• Before you tie the knot

• After you tie the knot

• After you make your first puncture

• Before you make your first puncture

What type of needle is typically used for a cruciate suture?

• Blunt needle

• Curved cutting needle

• Straight needle

• Reverse cutting needle

Should you tie the knot as tight as you possible can

• yes

• no