Wound Closure and Care Quiz

What is the primary purpose of sutures?

• To close a wound by stitching the skin together

• To quickly close a surgical incision

• To hold the edges of small wounds together

• To prevent contamination and infection

Which material is used to quickly close a surgical incision?

• Butterfly Closure

• Steri-Strips

• Staples

• Sutures

What are Steri-Strips primarily used for?

• To close a wound by stitching the skin together

• To hold the edges of small wounds together

• To remove surgical staples

• To cut sutures without injuring the skin

What is a Butterfly Closure?

• A metal clip used to close a wound

• A special skin adhesive

• A small adhesive strip shaped like a butterfly

• A method to prevent infection

What is Medical Glue (Dermabond) used for?

• To prevent wound dehiscence

• To close wounds without stitches or staples

• To remove sutures

• To hold bandages in place

What does Wound Dehiscence refer to?

• The presence of harmful bacteria

• Fluid that comes from a wound

• The reopening or separation of a wound

• A crust that forms over a healing wound

What is the purpose of Aseptic Technique?

• To prevent contamination and infection

• To remove surgical staples

• To close a wound by stitching the skin together

• To hold the edges of small wounds together

What instrument is used to grasp and remove sutures?

• Suture Scissors

• Staple Remover

• Butterfly Closure

• Forceps

What is the function of a Staple Remover?

• To hold the edges of small wounds together

• To safely remove surgical staples from the skin

• To close a wound by stitching the skin together

• To cut sutures without injuring the skin

What are Suture Scissors used for?

• To close a wound by stitching the skin together

• To hold the edges of small wounds together

• To cut sutures without injuring the skin

• To prevent contamination and infection