Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  debridement 
B)  dehiscence 
C)  denuding 
D)  desiccation

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Laceration 
B) In-growth mesh 
C) Abrasion 
D) Hydrolysis 
E) Fistula
F)Cicatrix
G)Contusion
H)Sinus
I)Incision
J)Capillarity

Question 4

Ligatures are use to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent evisceration 
B)  eliminate dead space 
C)  approximate tissue layers 
D)  occlude the lumen of a blood vessel

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I 
B)  Class II 
C)  Class III 
D)  Class IV

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  fascia 
C)  peritoneum 
D)  subcutaneous fat

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  suture bridge 
B)  skin closure tapes 
C)  split lead shots 
D)  suture anchors

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  blanket 
B)  interrupted 
C)  purse-string 
D)  simple continuous

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  mattress suture 
B)  purse-string suture 
C)  traction suture 
D)  subcuticular suture

Question 10

Which absorbable suture provides for the MOST extended wound support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vicryl 
B)  Monocryl 
C)  PDS Plus 
D)  Polysorb

Question 11

Natural absorbable sutures are broken down in the body by:

Accepted Answer

A)  capillarity 
B)  enzymatic digestion 
C)  granulation 
D)  metabolic factors

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  adhesions 
B)  granulation 
C)  ischemia 
D)  keloids

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  DeBakey 
B)  Cushing 
C)  Halsted 
D)  Kocher

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammatory 
B)  proliferation 
C)  maturation 
D)  granulation

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  adhesive 
B)  dehisced 
C)  eviscerated 
D)  friable

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  They may be eyed or eyeless. 
B)  They may be straight or curved. 
C)  They are classified according to the eye, point, and body. 
D)  They range from 1/2 circle curvature to 5/8 circle curvature.

Question 17

Which type of needle is preferred for suturing of skin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  synthetic, absorbable, multifilament on a 3/8 circle cutting needle 
B)  synthetic, nonabsorbable, multifilament on a 1/2 circle taper needle 
C)  synthetic, absorbable, monofilament on a Keith straight needle 
D)  synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer