Suturing Materials and Techniques Quiz

• Sutures were initially developed in the 19th century for surgical purposes.
• The use of sutures dates back to the 16th century in Europe.
• Sutures were first used in ancient Greece for wound closure.
• The technique of closing wounds with needles and threads has been around for several thousand years. (correct)

• Tissue necrosis
• Allergic reactions
• Inadequate tensile strength
• Suppuration and knot breaking (correct)

• Because it was readily available
• To minimize allergic reactions
• To prevent wound suppuration (correct)
• Due to its affordability

<p>It could be prevented by disinfecting the suture, dressing, and instruments with carbolic acid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wound closure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers