Surgical Nursing review Flashcards
What is the weakest part of a suture?
The knot
When are sutures generally removed?
10-14 DAYS
The \_\_\_\_ the suture, the \_\_\_ tensile strength it has. A). Smaller; less B). Larger; less C). Smaller; more D). Larger; more
A). Smaller; less
What is catgut made of? A). Sheep intestine B). Cat intestine C). Pig skin D). None of the above
A). Sheep intestine
What is the common name for Polyglycolic acid suture? A). Vicryl B). Maxon C). PDS D). Dexon
D). Dexon Absorbable
What is the common name for Polydioxanone suture? A). Vicryl B). Maxon C). PDS D). Dexon
C). PDS Absorbable
What is the common name for Polyglactin 910? A). Vicryl B). Maxon C). PDS D). Dexon
A). Vicryl
Absorbable
What is common name for Poliglecaprone 25? A) Maxon B). Monocryl C). PDS D).. Dexon
B). Monocryl
Absorbable
What is an example of Non-Absorbable sutures? A). Polyester B). Polyamide C). Silk D). Polypropylene E). All of the above
E). All of the above
Monofilament has ____ drag through tissues than braided
A). Less
B). More
A). Less drag
What is the difference between monofilament and braided suture?
Monofilament has less drag through tissues
Braided suture has a wick effect
Tissue adhesives is used in: A) dewclaw removal B). Spays C). Neuters D). None of the above
A). Dewclaws
Which suture pattern has each sutured tied individually?
A). Simple contiunous
B) Interrupted
C). Inverting
B). Interrupted
What is the definition of Aspepsis?
A). Absense of septic Matter
B). Killing of all forms of microbial life
C). Destruction of non-sporing pathogenic organisms
D) None of the above
Absense of septic matter
What is an example of an Iodophor? A). Betadine B). Chlorhexadine C). Nolvasan D). Alcohol
A). Betadine
What is the most common type of most heat sterilization?
A). Boiling water
B) Autoclave
B) Autoclave
What is the minimum time/temperature standard for an autoclave? A). 30 min at 121 degrees Celsius B). 3 min at 131 degrees Celsius C). 13 min at 121 degrees Celsius D). None of the above
C). 13 min at 121 degrees Celsius
What do you write on the autoclave tape?
Date, expiration date, contents, initials
How long can a double wrap paper in an open cabinet be stored for? A). 2 days B). 3 weeks C). 9 months D). 1 year
C). 9 months
