Chapter 19 Flashcards
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.
Tapered
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.
Purse-string
The ___ phase of wound healing is the proliferation stage. During this phase, fibroblasts synthesize collagen and other cell matrices.
Second
The process of suturing two tissue edges together is called ___.
Approximation
___ will contribute to the healing process of the surgical incision.
Surgical technique, chronic disease, nutritional status, all are correct
___ is/are tubing through which retention sutures are threaded to prevent them from cutting into the patient’s skin.
Bolsters
A free-tie suture attached to the end of a clamp is called a ___.
Tie on a passer
How to position the needle holder in relation to the suture needle depends on whether the ___ is right handed or left handed.
Surgeon
The ability of suture material to absorb fluid is called ___.
Capillary action
Most commercial needles are now manufactured with the suture pre attached. This is called a ___ suture.
Swage
Surgical gut sutures are packaged in a(n) ___ solution.
Alcohol
A suture-needle combination containing a needle at each end of the suture is called a ___ suture.
Double-armed
Surgeons are accustomed to receiving sutures form the scrub in a prescribed manner for ___.
Safety and efficiency of movement
Excess inflammation and serous discharge from the wound is a sign of surgical ___.
Site infection
A monofilament suture is extruded from the package and ___.
Stretched slightly
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.
Retention
A suture that causes little or no bioactivity is said to be ___.
Inert
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.
Continuous or running
Load the needle holder ___ removing the entire needle suture combination from the package.
Before
A ___ suture is a suture-needle combination designed to discharge the suture easily.
Control-release
Surgical sponges are used to maintain a dry wound, and come in all of the following forms except
Iodoform gauze
Multiple fibers intertwined describe which type of suture?
Braided
Which suture size is the smallest?
11-0
The separation of wound edges is called evisceration T or F?
False
Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to infection. T or F?
True
The diameter of the suture determines its size. T or F?
True
In cosmetic surgery, a purse-string suture may be used for closure. T or F?
False
