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WorksheetsSutures for Surgery
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
At what angle should the needle enter the skin?
a)
45 degrees
b)
90 degrees
c)
30 degrees
d)
60 degrees
2.
True/False: Silk suture is absorbable.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
A stitch that is tied and cut before placing another stitch is called _______.
a)
continuous
b)
noncontinuous
c)
interrupted
d)
halting
4.
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for suture selection?
a)
Location
b)
Depth
c)
Type of wound
d)
Wound color
5.
What’s is the most significant difference between a monofilament suture and a braided or twisted suture?
a)
Length
b)
Tissue Drag
c)
Weight
d)
Color
6.
True/False: Catgut sutures are made from cat guts.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What type of needle is used for wound and laceration care?
a)
a reverse cutting needle
b)
a tapered needle
8.
When are tapered needles used?
a)
To stitch soft tissue
b)
To connect broken cartilage
c)
To give shots
9.
True/False: A closed facial wound can tolerate more tension on the suture line than is usually allowed.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
For eyebrow lacerations how long do you leave the ends?
a)
Long
b)
Medium
c)
Short
11.
What size suture should be used for scalp, torso, or hands?
a)
1-0
b)
2-0
c)
3-0
d)
4-0
12.
What type of suture material should be used when closing a facial wound?
a)
Polyglactin 910
b)
Nylon
c)
Catgut
d)
Silk
13.
True/false: Catgut suture is absorbable.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What are suture needles made of?
a)
Copper
b)
Iron
c)
Steel Silver
d)
Stainless/Carbon
15.
Cuts longer than ______ usually require sutures.
a)
1 inch
b)
2 inces
c)
1.5 inches
d)
0.5 inches
16.
What is the standard needle holder size?
a)
2 inches
b)
4 inches
c)
6 inches
d)
8 inches
17.
How long does it generally take for stitches to heal after surgery?
a)
2 days to 2 weeks
b)
3 days to 3 weeks
c)
5 days to 5 weeks
d)
7 days to 7 weeks
18.
Which of the following is not an interrupted suture?
a)
Interlocking
b)
horizontal matress
c)
vertical matress
d)
cross matress
19.
True/False: A subcutaneous suture does NOT show above the skin.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Identify this suture:
a)
Horizontal mattress
b)
Vertical mattress
c)
Subcutaneous
d)
Simple interrupted
21.
Identify this suture:
a)
Interlocking
b)
Simple continuous
c)
Cross suture
d)
Vertical mattress suture
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