Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Biological material for tissue repair; made from porcine submucosa; leaves a collagen matrix
Process of breaking down synthetic polymer chains by water from tissues
Closed traumatic wound; also called a bruise
Traumatic injury from friction forces causing scraping of epidermal layer
Abnormal tract between two epithelial surfaces, open at one end only
Capability of suture material to retain tissue fluids and bacteria that can communicate along the length of a continuous suture line
Intentional cut through intact tissue for purposes of exposing underlying tissues
Abnormal connection between two epithelial surfaces, open at both ends
Small, white, mature surface scar seen in differentiation phase of healing
Traumatic cut or tearing of skin or soft tissues

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Abrasion and Sinus and Hydrolysis and Contusion is...

Question 2

Which of the following types of vessel loops are NOT available for use?

Accepted Answer

A)  blue colored for veins 
B)  red colored for arteries 
C)  yellow colored for nerves 
D)  green colored for bile ducts 
A)  blue colored for veins 
B)  red colored for arteries 
C)  yellow colored for nerves 
D)  green colored for bile ducts

Question 3

Which wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV 
A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV

Question 4

Which suturing technique would be used to close the stump of the appendix in an open appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal mattress 
B)  vertical mattress 
C)  purse-string 
D)  retention 
A)  horizontal mattress 
B)  vertical mattress 
C)  purse-string 
D)  retention

Question 5

What is the chemical name of Gore-Tex suture?

Accepted Answer

A)  polybutester 
B)  polypropylene 
C)  polyglactin 910 
D)  polytetrafluoroethylene 
A)  polybutester 
B)  polypropylene 
C)  polyglactin 910 
D)  polytetrafluoroethylene

Question 6

Which of the following sutures would be contraindicated in a chronic infected wound of an immunosuppressed patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  plain gut 
B)  polydioxanone 
C)  polypropylene 
D)  stainless steel 
A)  plain gut 
B)  polydioxanone 
C)  polypropylene 
D)  stainless steel

Question 7

Which of the following sutures has comparatively inconsistent tensile strength and rapid absorption rate in vivo with moderate tissue reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  plain surgical gut 
B)  poliglecaprone 
C)  polyglyconate 
D)  polydioxanone 
A)  plain surgical gut 
B)  poliglecaprone 
C)  polyglyconate 
D)  polydioxanone

Question 8

Suture gauge can range from #5 (being the smallest) to 11-0 (being the heaviest) diameter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In general, a monofilament suture would require ____________ knot throws for security than a multifilament suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  fewer 
C)  the same number of 
D)  more, but only if coated 
A)  more 
B)  fewer 
C)  the same number of 
D)  more, but only if coated

Question 10

Which type of healing occurs in an aseptic wound with good approximation and ideal surgical conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  first intention 
B)  second intention 
C)  third intention 
D)  fourth intention 
A)  first intention 
B)  second intention 
C)  third intention 
D)  fourth intention

Question 11

Which nonsuture needle is used for insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdomen for laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)  arterial 
B)  hypodermic 
C)  spinal 
D)  Veress 
A)  arterial 
B)  hypodermic 
C)  spinal 
D)  Veress

Question 12

Which tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and support of the wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  fascia 
C)  peritoneum 
D)  subcutaneous fat 
A)  skin 
B)  fascia 
C)  peritoneum 
D)  subcutaneous fat

Question 13

What would be the type of suture placed temporarily in the tongue to hold it out of the way in a maxillofacial procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  purse-string 
B)  retention 
C)  suture ligature 
D)  traction 
A)  purse-string 
B)  retention 
C)  suture ligature 
D)  traction

Question 14

What is the term that describes the measure of how much a suture strand can be stretched before breaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  gauge 
B)  capillarity 
C)  tensile strength 
D)  drag coefficient 
A)  gauge 
B)  capillarity 
C)  tensile strength 
D)  drag coefficient

Question 15

Which absorbable suture provides for the MOST extended wound support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vicryl 
B)  Monocryl 
C)  PDS Plus 
D)  Polysorb 
A)  Vicryl 
B)  Monocryl 
C)  PDS Plus 
D)  Polysorb

Question 16

How will the surgeon manipulate skin edges of a wound before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple?

Accepted Answer

A)  evert the edges outward 
B)  invert the edges inward 
C)  overlap the edges tightly 
D)  rotate the edges slightly 
A)  evert the edges outward 
B)  invert the edges inward 
C)  overlap the edges tightly 
D)  rotate the edges slightly

Question 17

Which postoperative wound complication would require immediate surgical treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  fistula 
B)  adhesions 
C)  infection 
D)  evisceration 
A)  fistula 
B)  adhesions 
C)  infection 
D)  evisceration

Question 18

What is the term for removal of foreign material or contaminated debris from a wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  debridement 
B)  dehiscence 
C)  denuding 
D)  desiccation 
A)  debridement 
B)  dehiscence 
C)  denuding 
D)  desiccation

Question 19

What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)  to facilitate easy postop suture removal 
B)  to prevent sutures from cutting into the skin 
C)  to stabilize heavy dressings without use of tape 
D)  to prevent dressings from touching the suture line 
A)  to facilitate easy postop suture removal 
B)  to prevent sutures from cutting into the skin 
C)  to stabilize heavy dressings without use of tape 
D)  to prevent dressings from touching the suture line

Question 20

Another name for a suture ligature is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  free tie 
B)  stick tie 
C)  tie-on-a-passer 
D)  ligature reel 
A)  free tie 
B)  stick tie 
C)  tie-on-a-passer 
D)  ligature reel

Exam 11: Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles, and Stapling Devices

Which of the following types of vessel loops are NOT available for use?

Which wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?

Which suturing technique would be used to close the stump of the appendix in an open appendectomy?

What is the chemical name of Gore-Tex suture?

Which of the following sutures would be contraindicated in a chronic infected wound of an immunosuppressed patient?

Which of the following sutures has comparatively inconsistent tensile strength and rapid absorption rate in vivo with moderate tissue reaction?

Suture gauge can range from #5 (being the smallest) to 11-0 (being the heaviest) diameter.

In general, a monofilament suture would require ____________ knot throws for security than a multifilament suture.

Which type of healing occurs in an aseptic wound with good approximation and ideal surgical conditions?

Which nonsuture needle is used for insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdomen for laparoscopy?

Which tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and support of the wound?

What would be the type of suture placed temporarily in the tongue to hold it out of the way in a maxillofacial procedure?

What is the term that describes the measure of how much a suture strand can be stretched before breaking?

Which absorbable suture provides for the MOST extended wound support?

How will the surgeon manipulate skin edges of a wound before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple?

Which postoperative wound complication would require immediate surgical treatment?

What is the term for removal of foreign material or contaminated debris from a wound?

What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures?

Another name for a suture ligature is a:

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