Question 1

____________ is a liquid,topical skin adhesive.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dermabond
B)   DuraPrep
C)   Duralon
D)   Dermabrader A

Question 2

The surgeon is finishing cardiac bypass surgery and is ready to close the sternum.Which suture is he or she most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)   nylon
B)   Prolene
C)   stainless steel
D)   Monocryl C

Question 3

Used needles and sharps should be placed in a ___________ on the field.

Accepted Answer

A)   sterile towel
B)   needle counter
C)   paper trash bag
D)   kidney basin B

Question 4

Gore-Tex suture is:

Accepted Answer

A)   monofilament
B)   multifilament
C)   braided
D)   polyfilament

Question 5

The "PS" in PS needle stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   pointed straight
B)   plain suture
C)   plastic surgery
D)   pointed suture

Question 6

Plain gut comes packaged in alcohol to prevent drying out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following statements about sharps safety are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Use a neutral zone when passing sharps.
B)   Know where your needles and sharps are located at all times.
C)   Load needles as far in advance of use as possible.
D)   At the end of the case, dispose of all needles in a puncture-proof container.

Question 8

Another term for a Vicryl reel is a ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term for a Vicryl reel is...

Question 9

Silk is an absorbable suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pledgets are absorbable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

TiCron suture is used to suture delicate tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these suture sizes is the heaviest or thickest?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   0
C)   2-0
D)   3-0

Question 13

The S needle has a ___________ point.

Accepted Answer

A)   cutting
B)   taper
C)   taper point
D)   spatula

Question 14

What type of needle would most likely be used to place retention sutures into a large abdominal wound?

Accepted Answer

A)   PC
B)   LR
C)   Martin
D)   PS

Question 15

The surgeon requests a taper point needle.Which of the following would be appropriate to hand him?

Accepted Answer

A)   CP needle
B)   CT needle
C)   CE needle
D)   OS needle

Question 16

A needle without a suture attached is called a(n)_________ needle.

Accepted Answer

A)   swedged
B)   free
C)   orphaned
D)   solo

Question 17

_____________________ suture consists of a single strand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ suture consists of a single strand....

Question 18

Another name for a straight needle is a ___________ needle.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kevin
B)   Keith
C)   LH
D)   CT

Question 19

Monocryl is an absorbable suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is made of nylon fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monocryl
B)   TiCron
C)   Vicryl
D)   Ethilon

Exam 4: Sutures and Suture Needles

____________ is a liquid,topical skin adhesive.

The surgeon is finishing cardiac bypass surgery and is ready to close the sternum.Which suture is he or she most likely to use?

Used needles and sharps should be placed in a ___________ on the field.

Gore-Tex suture is:

The "PS" in PS needle stands for:

Plain gut comes packaged in alcohol to prevent drying out.

All of the following statements about sharps safety are true except:

Another term for a Vicryl reel is a ______________________.

Silk is an absorbable suture.

Pledgets are absorbable.

TiCron suture is used to suture delicate tissue.

Which of these suture sizes is the heaviest or thickest?

The S needle has a ___________ point.

What type of needle would most likely be used to place retention sutures into a large abdominal wound?

The surgeon requests a taper point needle.Which of the following would be appropriate to hand him?

A needle without a suture attached is called a(n) _________ needle.

_____________________ suture consists of a single strand.

Another name for a straight needle is a ___________ needle.

Monocryl is an absorbable suture.

Which of the following is made of nylon fiber?