Chapter 19

Question 1

The ___ needle has a round body that narrows to a sharp point. It punctures tissue, making an opening for the body of the needle to follow. It’s primary use is for suturing soft tissue.

Answer 1

Tapered

Question 2

A(n) ___ suture is a continuous suture used to approximate the open ends of a lumen. It is traditionally used during an appendectomy to close the base of the appendix after the distal portion is removed.

Answer 2

Purse-string

Question 3

The ___ phase of wound healing is the proliferation stage. During this phase, fibroblasts synthesize collagen and other cell matrices.

Answer 3

Second

Question 4

The process of suturing two tissue edges together is called ___.

Answer 4

Approximation

Question 5

___ will contribute to the healing process of the surgical incision.

Answer 5

Surgical technique, chronic disease, nutritional status, all are correct

Question 6

___ is/are tubing through which retention sutures are threaded to prevent them from cutting into the patient’s skin.

Answer 6

Bolsters

Question 7

A free-tie suture attached to the end of a clamp is called a ___.

Answer 7

Tie on a passer

Question 8

How to position the needle holder in relation to the suture needle depends on whether the ___ is right handed or left handed.

Answer 8

Surgeon

Question 9

The ability of suture material to absorb fluid is called ___.

Answer 9

Capillary action

Question 10

Most commercial needles are now manufactured with the suture pre attached. This is called a ___ suture.

Answer 10

Swage

Question 11

Surgical gut sutures are packaged in a(n) ___ solution.

Answer 11

Alcohol

Question 12

A suture-needle combination containing a needle at each end of the suture is called a ___ suture.

Answer 12

Double-armed

Question 13

Surgeons are accustomed to receiving sutures form the scrub in a prescribed manner for ___.

Answer 13

Safety and efficiency of movement

Question 14

Excess inflammation and serous discharge from the wound is a sign of surgical ___.

Answer 14

Site infection

Question 15

A monofilament suture is extruded from the package and ___.

Answer 15

Stretched slightly

Question 16

In areas where great strength is required, such as abdominal incisions, ___ sutures are used in conjunction with routine abdominal suture layers to add support to the closure.

Answer 16

Retention

Question 17

A suture that causes little or no bioactivity is said to be ___.

Answer 17

Inert

Question 18

A ___ suture with long suture length is anchored at one end of the tissues, and the needle alternated from one side of the tissue edge to the other the entire length of the wound.

Answer 18

Continuous or running

Question 19

Load the needle holder ___ removing the entire needle suture combination from the package.

Answer 19

Before

Question 20

A ___ suture is a suture-needle combination designed to discharge the suture easily.

Answer 20

Control-release

Question 21

Surgical sponges are used to maintain a dry wound, and come in all of the following forms except

Answer 21

Iodoform gauze

Question 22

Multiple fibers intertwined describe which type of suture?

Answer 22

Braided

Question 23

Which suture size is the smallest?

Answer 23

11-0

Question 24

The separation of wound edges is called evisceration T or F?

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to infection. T or F?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The diameter of the suture determines its size. T or F?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

In cosmetic surgery, a purse-string suture may be used for closure. T or F?

Answer 27

False