Surgical Sutures Materials Quiz

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Which property of stainless steel sutures makes them prone to corrosion?

Monofilament structure

Braided structure

Stress points (correct)

Mild tissue reactivity

What is the key advantage of the FiberWire® suture construction?

Increased resistance to fatigue and kinking

Decreased risk of suture breakage during knot tying

Improved tissue reactivity

Superior strength, soft feel, and abrasion resistance (correct)

What is the primary purpose of the collagen coating option on FiberWire® sutures?

To reduce suture breakage during knot tying

To improve tissue integration (correct)

To provide a smoother suture surface

To enhance suture strength

Which suture needle configuration is considered the most common?

1/2 curved Signup and view all the answers

Which suture needle point type is best suited for penetrating tissue with minimal resistance?

Tapered Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the closed (eyed) suture needle configuration?

To improve suture attachment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suture materials is considered to have the highest degree of elasticity and plasticity?

Polypropylene Signup and view all the answers

Which suture characteristic is directly related to the ability of a suture to pass through tissue with minimal resistance?

Tissue drag Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a monofilament suture configuration over a braided suture configuration?

Reduced capillarity Signup and view all the answers

Which suture material is classified as a Class I non-absorbable surgical suture?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

Which suture characteristic is most influenced by the diameter of the suture material?

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which suture material is considered to have the highest degree of capillarity, allowing for the potential penetration of fluids and bacteria?

Braided suture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that affects the selection of suture material?

Suture manufacturer's brand reputation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suture characteristics is associated with decreased foreign body volume but sacrificed knot pull strength?

Use of smaller sutures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suture configurations is commonly used for closing skin incisions?

Running subcuticular suture technique Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suture materials is classified as non-absorbable?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a suture needle is responsible for penetrating and passing through the tissue?

Point Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when selecting a suture material for a surgical procedure?

Surgeon's personal preference for a particular suture material Signup and view all the answers