18 Questions
Which property of stainless steel sutures makes them prone to corrosion?
Stress points
What is the key advantage of the FiberWire® suture construction?
Superior strength, soft feel, and abrasion resistance
What is the primary purpose of the collagen coating option on FiberWire® sutures?
To improve tissue integration
Which suture needle configuration is considered the most common?
1/2 curved
Which suture needle point type is best suited for penetrating tissue with minimal resistance?
Tapered
What is the primary purpose of the closed (eyed) suture needle configuration?
To improve suture attachment
Which of the following suture materials is considered to have the highest degree of elasticity and plasticity?
Polypropylene
Which suture characteristic is directly related to the ability of a suture to pass through tissue with minimal resistance?
Tissue drag
What is the primary advantage of a monofilament suture configuration over a braided suture configuration?
Reduced capillarity
Which suture material is classified as a Class I non-absorbable surgical suture?
Silk
Which suture characteristic is most influenced by the diameter of the suture material?
Flexibility
Which suture material is considered to have the highest degree of capillarity, allowing for the potential penetration of fluids and bacteria?
Braided suture
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that affects the selection of suture material?
Suture manufacturer's brand reputation
Which of the following suture characteristics is associated with decreased foreign body volume but sacrificed knot pull strength?
Use of smaller sutures
Which of the following suture configurations is commonly used for closing skin incisions?
Running subcuticular suture technique
Which of the following suture materials is classified as non-absorbable?
Silk
Which part of a suture needle is responsible for penetrating and passing through the tissue?
Point
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
Test your knowledge on surgical sutures materials including stainless steel, monofilament, braided, and FiberWire. Learn about their properties, uses, and potential issues such as corrosion, tissue reactivity, and fracture.
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