LE 5 Randoms Flashcards
- What are the three broad categories into which sutures are structurally divided?
A) Monofilament, Bifilament, Trifilament
B) Single, Double, Triple
C) Monofilament, Multifilament, Composite
D) Solid, Liquid, Gas
C) Monofilament, Multifilament, Composite
- What is a monofilament suture?
A) A suture made of multiple twisted fibers
B) A suture made of a single continuous fiber
C) A suture made of multiple braided fibers
D) A suture with a core strand jacketed with another material
B) A suture made of a single continuous fiber
- Which of the following best describes a multifilament suture?
A) A single fiber that is extruded and stretched
B) A suture made from a single filament
C) Many filaments that together form one strand of suture
D) A suture made from a core strand jacketed with another material
C) Many filaments that together form one strand of suture
- Multifilament sutures are divided into which two types?
A) Solid and Liquid
B) Twisted and Braided
C) Composite and Monofilament
D) Single and Double
B) Twisted and Braided
- What characterizes a twisted multifilament suture?
A) Fibers are extruded and stretched
B) A single fiber is used to make the suture
C) Multiple fibers are twisted in the same direction
D) Fibers are intertwined
C) Multiple fibers are twisted in the same direction
- How is a braided multifilament suture constructed?
A) By twisting multiple fibers in opposite directions
B) By intertwining multiple fibers
C) By extruding a single fiber
D) By jacketing a core strand with another material
B) By intertwining multiple fibers
- What is a composite suture?
A) A suture made by extruding and stretching a single material
B) A suture made from twisted fibers
C) A suture made from braided fibers
D) A suture with a core strand of one material jacketed with another of a different type
D) A suture with a core strand of one material jacketed with another of a different type
- What does the tensile strength of a suture refer to?
A) The ability of a suture to absorb fluid
B) The amount of tension a length of suture can withstand before breaking
C) The ability of a suture to return to its original shape
D) The ease of handling and softness of the suture
B) The amount of tension a length of suture can withstand before breaking
- Fluid absorption in sutures is defined as:
A) The effect of the tissue on the suture
B) The ability of a suture to take up fluid
C) The amount of force a knot can withstand before slipping
D) The chemical makeup of the suture
B) The ability of a suture to take up fluid
- Knot strength in sutures is important because it determines:
A) The suture’s ability to absorb fluid
B) The suture’s resistance to enzymatic breakdown
C) The amount of force a knot can withstand before slipping or breaking
D) The suture’s ability to return to its original shape
C) The amount of force a knot can withstand before slipping or breaking
- What is meant by the term “memory” in the context of sutures?
A) The ability of a suture to absorb fluids
B) The ability of a suture to return or maintain its original shape
C) The chemical composition of the suture
D) The ease of handling and softness of the suture
B) The ability of a suture to return or maintain its original shape
- Plasticity in sutures refers to:
A) The suture’s ability to absorb fluid
B) The suture’s ability to withstand bending and maintain a new shape
C) The amount of tension a suture can withstand
D) The suture’s effect on the tissue
B) The suture’s ability to withstand bending and maintain a new shape
- Pliability in sutures is a measure of:
A) The suture’s tensile strength
B) The suture’s ability to absorb fluid
C) The ease of handling, softness in the hand, and flat knotting
D) The suture’s memory or ability to return to its original shape
C) The ease of handling, softness in the hand, and flat knotting
- Absorption quality in sutures is concerned with:
A) The suture’s ability to take up fluid
B) The effect of the tissue on the suture and its resistance to breakdown
C) The amount of tension a suture can withstand
D) The suture’s ability to return to its original shape
B) The effect of the tissue on the suture and its resistance to breakdown
- Bioactivity in the context of sutures refers to:
A) The suture’s ability to absorb fluid
B) The suture’s tensile strength
C) The effect of the suture on the tissue
D) The chemical composition of the suture
C) The effect of the suture on the tissue
- The composition of a suture describes:
A) The suture’s ability to return to its original shape
B) The chemical, molecular, or elemental makeup and origin of the substance used to manufacture the suture
C) The ease of handling and softness of the suture
D) The suture’s ability to absorb fluid
B) The chemical, molecular, or elemental makeup and origin of the substance used to manufacture the suture
- What is a biopsy?
A) A technique for separating tissue layers
B) A procedure for verifying suspected malignancy during surgery
C) Removal of a sample of tissue for pathological analysis
D) A process of organizing surgical tasks and equipment
C) Removal of a sample of tissue for pathological analysis
- What does blunt dissection involve?
A) Separating tissue layers by teasing them apart with a blunt instrument
B) Accounting for all surgical items to prevent retention in the patient
C) Organizing sterile supplies before surgery
D) Verifying the patient’s identity and surgical details
A) Separating tissue layers by teasing them apart with a blunt instrument
- What is the purpose of case planning in surgery?
A) To replace or augment existing tissue
B) To organize and implement tasks and equipment for a surgical procedure
C) To dissect soft tissue planes
D) To verify suspected malignancy during surgery
B) To organize and implement tasks and equipment for a surgical procedure
- What is the significance of the count in surgery?
A) It is a technique for separating tissue layers
B) It is a method of accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments
C) It is a process of organizing sterile supplies
D) It is a procedure for verifying surgical details
B) It is a method of accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments
- What is a dissecting sponge used for?
A) To replace or augment existing tissue
B) To dissect soft tissue planes
C) To organize surgical tasks and equipment
D) To verify suspected malignancy during surgery
B) To dissect soft tissue planes
- What does the term “frozen section” refer to?
A) A method of accounting for surgical items
B) A technique for separating tissue layers
C) A procedure where a tissue specimen is flash frozen for examination
D) The process of organizing sterile supplies before surgery
C) A procedure where a tissue specimen is flash frozen for examination
- What is a graft?
A) A small compact sponge used in surgery
B) An implant used to replace or augment existing tissue
C) A systematic method of accounting for surgical items
D) A database listing each surgeon’s preferred methods and materials
B) An implant used to replace or augment existing tissue
- What does “radiopaque” mean?
A) Not penetrable by x-rays
B) A technique for separating tissue layers
C) A method of accounting for all surgical items
D) A process of organizing sterile supplies
A) Not penetrable by x-rays
- What is the purpose of a TIMEOUT in surgery?
A) To verify the patient’s identity, correct surgical procedure, site, and side
B) To account for all sponges, needles, and instruments
C) To organize and implement tasks and equipment for a surgical procedure
D) To replace or augment existing tissue
A) To verify the patient’s identity, correct surgical procedure, site, and side
- What is the purpose of a surgeon’s preference card?
A) To provide a detailed account of all surgical instruments and materials used during a procedure
B) To list the methods, materials, and techniques preferred by each surgeon for specific procedures
C) To ensure that all surgical items are accounted for before and after surgery
D) To verify the patient’s identity and the details of the surgical procedure
B) To list the methods, materials, and techniques preferred by each surgeon for specific procedures
- What does “sterile setup” refer to in a surgical context?
A) The process of freezing a tissue specimen for examination
B) The technique of separating tissue layers using blunt instruments
C) The process of organizing and arranging sterile supplies and equipment before surgery
D) The method of accounting for all surgical items to prevent them from being retained in the patient
C) The process of organizing and arranging sterile supplies and equipment before surgery
- What is an implant in the context of surgery?
A) A procedure for verifying the patient’s identity and surgical details
B) Any medical device placed in the body intended to be permanent or semipermanent
C) A small compact sponge used to dissect soft tissue planes
D) A systematic method of accounting for all sponges, needles, instruments, and other items
B) Any medical device placed in the body intended to be permanent or semipermanent
- What is the function of a sponge stick in surgery?
A) To replace or augment existing tissue
B) To account for all surgical items during a procedure
C) A sponge folded and mounted on forceps for use deep in the body
D) To organize and implement tasks and equipment for a surgical procedure
C) A sponge folded and mounted on forceps for use deep in the body
- What does “event related” mean in a surgical context?
A) An activity or process linked with an event, such as a surgical procedure
B) The process of freezing a tissue specimen for examination
C) The technique of separating tissue layers using blunt instruments
D) The method of accounting for all surgical items to ensure none are retained in the patient
A) An activity or process linked with an event, such as a surgical procedure
- What is a Raytec in the context of surgery?
A) A method of verifying the patient’s identity and surgical details
B) A surgical sponge folded to 4 inches by 4 inches, named after a manufacturer
C) Any medical device intended to be permanent or semipermanent in the body
D) The process of organizing and arranging sterile supplies before surgery
B) A surgical sponge folded to 4 inches by 4 inches, named after a manufacturer
- What is an absorbable suture?
A) Suture material that is permanently implanted in the body
B) Suture material that is broken down and metabolized by the body
C) A method of retrieving and reusing blood lost during surgery
D) The surgical creation of an opening between two hollow organs
B) Suture material that is broken down and metabolized by the body