Sutures

Question 1

Deep sutures are absorbable and and made of _____.

Answer 1

Polyglycolic acid AKA PG 910 or Vicryl

Question 2

Polyglycolic suture s are used for ______/

Answer 2

absorbance deep suturing

Question 3

The most common suturing technique is _____.

Answer 3

simple interrupted,

Question 4

The most common suture material for minor wounds is ___________.

Answer 4

Monofilament nylon AKA Ethilon /Dermalon

Question 5

Suture for the strongest and best wound security is _________.

Answer 5

Polypropolene / Prolene

Question 6

Suture material for mattress sutures is ______.

Answer 6

Polyprolene / Prolene

Question 7

Suture size for scalp is ___________.

Answer 7

3-0 and 4-0

Question 8

Suture size for limbs is _______.

Answer 8

3-0 and 4-0

Question 9

Suture size for face is _________.

Answer 9

5-0 and 6-0

Question 10

Suture size for fingers

Answer 10

5-0 and 6-0

Question 11

A 3-0 suture is larger than 6-0? T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

In general, the greater the tension across a wound, the longer the sutures should remain in place. T/F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

As a guide, on the face, sutures should be removed in ______ days.

Answer 13

5-7 days

Question 14

As a guide, on the neck, sutures should be removed in _______ days

Answer 14

7

Question 15

As a guide, , sutures on the scalp should be removed in _____ days;

Answer 15

10

Question 16

As a guide, sutures on the trunk should be removed in _____ days.

Answer 16

10-14 days

Question 17

As a guide, upper extremity sutures should be removed in _____ days;

Answer 17

10 - 14 days

Question 18

As a guide, lower extremities sutures should be removed in _____ days.

Answer 18

14-21 days