Deck 4: Sutures and Suture Needles

Question 1

Another name for a straight needle is a ___________ needle.

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of these suture sizes is the heaviest or thickest?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The surgeon wishes to put retention sutures into a large midline abdominal wound.Which suture would be the most appropriate for you to have ready?

A) 4-0 nylon
B) 5 Ethibond
C) 5-0 Prolene
D) 5-0 Vicryl

Question 5

Which needle is designed specifically for suturing in the throat during a tonsillectomy?

A) Davis
B) Ferguson
C) Martin
D) Mayo Catgut

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

During eye surgery,which of the following sutures would most likely be used?

A) 4 Ethilon
B) 2 Ethilon
C) 2-0 Ethilon
D) 9-0 Ethilon

Question 9

The name of the item pictured is:

A) bolster
B) pledget
C) guard
D) anchor

Question 10

Gore-Tex suture is:

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

Question 11

The S needle has a ___________ point.

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

Question 12

An RB needle is usually used during what type of procedures?

A) cardiovascular
B) gynecological
C) urological
D) obstetrical

Question 13

____________ is a liquid,topical skin adhesive.

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

Question 14

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

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 15

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

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

Question 16

The "PS" in PS needle stands for:

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

Question 17

Which suture does not have memory?

A) Maxon
B) Prolene
C) Chromic Gut
D) Vicryl

Question 18

Which of the following is made of nylon fiber?

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

Question 19

Which of the following sutures is absorbable?

A) stainless steel
B) Ethilon
C) Vicryl
D) Prolene

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

What are the three parts of a swedged suture needle?

Question 22

TiCron suture is used to suture delicate tissue.

Question 23

Chromic Gut should not be used in neurosurgical or ____________________ procedures.

Question 24

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of a monofilament suture.

Question 25

You should load sutures with your fingers.

Question 26

Pledgets are absorbable.

Question 27

The GS needle has a spatula tip.

Question 28

Ethilon is made of _______________________ fiber.

Question 29

Dermabond should not be used in patients with a __________________sensitivity.

Question 30

What is the purpose of a retention suture bolster?

Question 31

_____________________ suture consists of a single strand.

Question 32

Another term for a Vicryl reel is a ______________________.

Question 33

A _______________________ needle dissects the tissue rather than cutting it.

Question 34

A _______________________ needle is straight instead of curved.

Question 35

________________________ suture consists of more than one strand.

Question 36

Why is it important to put your needles and needle holders in the same place on your back table or Mayo stand each time you set up and during surgery?

Question 37

Another term for Chromic Gut is _________________________ gut.

Question 38

What is the difference between a conventional cutting needle and a reverse cutting needle?

Question 39

The T needle has a __________________________ point.

Question 40

Monocryl is an absorbable suture.

Question 41

Plain gut comes packaged in alcohol to prevent drying out.

Question 42

Prolene may be clear or purple.

Question 43

A PC needle is used mainly on cartilage.

Question 44

Silk is an absorbable suture.

Question 45

Vicryl is an absorbable suture.