Surgery material Flashcards
Which of the following USP numbers indicates the thinnest suture material
o 4-0
Which of the following USP numbers indicate the thickest suture material
o 0
o 2-0
o 2
o 3-0
o 2
• Which of the following metric numbers indicates the thickest suture material
o 0
o 1
o 2
o 3
o 3
What does “2-Metric” mean on a suture material pack
o The suture material is 0.2 mm of diameter
Polyglactin (Vicryl)
o Polyglactin (VicrylO)
o Polydioxanone (PDSO)
o Both of them
o None of them
o Polyglactin (VicrylO)
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polydioxanone
o Both
o None
o Polypropylene
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polyamide
o Both
o None
o Both
Which of the following suture patterns is tension relieving
o Interrupted horizontal mattress
Which of the following suture materials is absorbable
o Polypropylene
o Polyamide
o None
o Both
o None
Which of the following features makes polypropylene the most popular cardiovascular suture material
o Monofilament features
o Good tensile strength
o Good knot security
o Unique thrombophob feature
o Good tensile strength
Which of the following suture materials is not recommended for cystotomy wound closure (Greenberg, Am J Vets Res, 2004)
o PDS
o Polyglyconate
o Glycomer
o Polyglecaprone
o Polyglecaprone
Which of the following suture patterns is not recommended for cystotomy wound closure
o Double layer (penetrating + Lambert) suture
Which of the following does not represent an increased risk of infection of surgical infection
o Antimicrobial prophylaxis for a previous surgical procedure
o Prolonged hospitalization
o Obesity
o Prolonged procedure time
o Antimicrobial prophylaxis for a previous surgical procedure
The surface characteristics of a suture. Mark the incorrect statement!
o The surface of a suture influences the ease with which it is pulled through tissue and the amount of trauma caused.
o Rough sutures cause more injury than smooth sutures.
o Smooth surfaces are particularly important in delicate tissues.
o Sutures with smooth surfaces have more knot security.
o Sutures with smooth surfaces have more knot security.
What is Spongostan
o Gelatin sponge