Simple Sutures

Which of the following is the first step when preparing to close an open wound?

• Load the needle

• Straighten the string

• Put on sterile gloves

• Apply a bandage

What is the purpose of running the suture through your thumb and pointer finger during the procedure?

• To sterilize the suture

• To straighten the string

• To tie a knot

• To cut the suture

Arrange the following steps in the correct order for preparing to close an open wound: 1) Load the needle, 2) Straighten the string, 3) Put on sterile gloves.

• 1, 2, 3

• 3, 1, 2

• 2, 1, 3

• 1, 3, 2

During the "Poke" step, what is the correct direction to pierce the epidermis with the needle?

• From in to out

• From out to in

• From side to side

• From top to bottom

What should you do with your wrist while advancing the needle during the "Poke" step?

• Pronate your wrist

• Supinate your wrist

• Flex your wrist

• Keep your wrist still

When preforming a simple suture how should your 1st tie be completed?

• 2 loops away from you

• 2 loops toward you

• 1 loop away from you

• 1 loop toward you

When preforming a simple suture how should your 2nd tie be completed?

• 2 loops away from you

• 2 loops toward you

• 1 loop away from you

• 1 loop toward you

When preforming a simple suture how should your last tie be completed?

• 2 loops away from you

• 2 loops toward you

• 1 loop away from you

• 1 loop toward you

When preforming a suture what is your final step after cutting the line?

• Make the knot more visible

• Move the knot to the side

• Grip the laceration with the forceps

• Splint the extremity