Suturing quiz

Question 1

If Dr. Vemmer places sutures and each suture is tied individually, what is this pattern called?

Answer 1

Simple interrupted

Question 2

Which of the following sizes from thinnest?

Answer 2

4-0

Question 3

How is suture sized?

Answer 3

By diameter

Question 4

O stands for?

Answer 4

Ought

Question 5

which of these would a DVM use to suture an intestine

Answer 5

Absorbable

Question 6

What is is called when you have a needle that has the thread already attached?

Answer 6

swaged

Question 7

A cutting needle is used to suture the ______

Answer 7

skin

Question 8

A taper needle would be used to suture?

Answer 8

intestine

Question 9

A suture pattern that resembles an X is called?

Answer 9

Cruiate

Question 10

if one simple interrupted suture is compromised, the suture incision can come open.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

Mattress sutures are placed, they are used to reduce tension on the suture line

Answer 11

True

Question 12

which of the following would be a concern that a suture line may break down

Answer 12

Movement

Question 13

A concern when using braided sutures is that they can wick bacteria into an incision

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which of the following is more difficult to tie

Answer 14

Monofilament

Question 15

This suture material is used primarily in tendon and ligament surgeries because it is more flexible than other sutures

Answer 15

Polybutester (novafil)

Question 16

Poliglecaprone 25 is

Answer 16

Monocryl

Question 17

Polyglactin 910 is

Answer 17

Vicryl

Question 18

Which two creatures should have stainless steel or staples

Answer 18

Dobermans and rabbits

Question 19

If a suture breaks down, it is known as

Answer 19

Dehiscense

Question 20

Most suture material is broken down in how many days?

Answer 20

60