Suture Removal Nursing Skill

What type of suture is the primary focus of the removal demonstration in this video?

• Simple Continuous Suture

• Vertical Mattress Suture

• Simple Interrupted Suture

• Horizontal Mattress Suture

Which of the following is a crucial step a nurse must take before removing sutures?

• Administer pain medication to the patient

• Verify the physician's order for suture removal

• Apply a sterile dressing to the wound

• Prepare the suture removal kit and sterile gloves

What sensation do patients commonly report during suture removal?

• Sharp, intense pain

• A burning sensation

• A tugging or pulling sensation

• Numbness or tingling

Before removing sutures, what should a nurse assess the wound for?

• The patient's blood pressure

• Signs of infection or poor skin fusion

• The patient's dietary intake

• The presence of old dressings only

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What two important actions should be taken after removing each suture?

• Disposing of them in regular trash and cleaning the area.

• Counting them and disposing of them as biohazard.

• Counting them and sterilizing them for reuse.

• Disposing of them as biohazard and immediately applying a new dressing.

What is the primary reason for removing every other suture first?

• To allow the wound to breathe.

• To prevent the wound from opening prematurely.

• To reduce the risk of infection.

• To make the remaining sutures easier to remove.

To prevent infection, where should the suture thread be cut?

• On the side of the knot.

• On the side closest to the skin.

• In the middle of the thread.

• Anywhere, as long as it's cut.