Exam 11: Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure

What is the term for removal of foreign material or contaminated debris from a wound?

Avitene, Gelfoam, and Surgicel are examples of mechanical methods of hemostasis.

Match each term below with its description. -Intentional cut through intact tissue for purposes of exposing underlying tissues

Ligatures are use to:

Which wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?

Which tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and support of the wound?

What is used to close the epidermal layer when a subcuticular wound closure has been done for good cosmesis?

The suturing technique MOST appropriate for wounds likely to become infected or suffer potential stress is:

A continuous suturing technique that places sutures in the endothelial layer of the skin in short, lateral throws is called a:

Which absorbable suture provides for the MOST extended wound support?

Natural absorbable sutures are broken down in the body by:

If tissue is approximated too tightly, it can result in:

Which historic figure in medicine is credited with creating principles of proper tissue handling and suturing?

Which phase of healing for wounds closed by first intention begins within minutes of the incision or injury?

What is the term for tissue that is easily torn or shredded?

Which of the following is NOT correct about the structure/design of suture needles?

Which type of needle is preferred for suturing of skin?

Which type of suture is often used to create a vascular anastomosis?

Two members of the surgical team must perform the checks of identification information: patient armband, blood and Rh type, unit number, and expiration date prior to administration of any blood products to a patient.

Another name for a suture ligature is a: