CP1 NURS 5354 FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, braided - ANSWER vicryl
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, monofilament - ANSWER monocryl
Type of suture:
Braided - ANSWER multifilament
strong
not stiff
high infection risk
Type of suture:
Non-braided - ANSWER monofilament
less infection risk
loose
Type of suture:
Natural non-absorbable - ANSWER surgical silk
Type of suture:
Synthetic non-absorbable - ANSWER nylon
polyprolene
What size of suture for:
face - ANSWER 5-0 or 6-0
What size of suture for:
scalp, upper body, hand, lower body, over joints - ANSWER 4-0
What size of suture for:
, hands - ANSWER 4-0 or 5-0
What is interrupted the horizontal mattress suture technique best for? - ANSWER
high tension wounds
palms
feet
over joints
What is interrupted the vertical mattress suture technique best for? - ANSWER
loose or thin skin
When to remove stitches to the:
-upper body, hands - ANSWER 7-10 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-lower body, scalp - ANSWER 10-14 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-over joints - ANSWER 14-21 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-face - ANSWER 4-5 days
What to check that is distal to the site of injury? - ANSWER movement
circulation
sensation
Fastest wound closure, high for wound infection? - ANSWER primary
closure/intention
Wound granulation without closure? - ANSWER secondary intention
Delayed primary closure, to decrease risk of infection? - ANSWER tertiary
intension
What type of local anesthetic to use:
-face
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, braided - ANSWER vicryl
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, monofilament - ANSWER monocryl
Type of suture:
Braided - ANSWER multifilament
strong
not stiff
high infection risk
Type of suture:
Non-braided - ANSWER monofilament
less infection risk
loose
Type of suture:
Natural non-absorbable - ANSWER surgical silk
Type of suture:
Synthetic non-absorbable - ANSWER nylon
polyprolene
What size of suture for:
face - ANSWER 5-0 or 6-0
What size of suture for:
scalp, upper body, hand, lower body, over joints - ANSWER 4-0
What size of suture for:
, hands - ANSWER 4-0 or 5-0
What is interrupted the horizontal mattress suture technique best for? - ANSWER
high tension wounds
palms
feet
over joints
What is interrupted the vertical mattress suture technique best for? - ANSWER
loose or thin skin
When to remove stitches to the:
-upper body, hands - ANSWER 7-10 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-lower body, scalp - ANSWER 10-14 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-over joints - ANSWER 14-21 days
When to remove stitches to the:
-face - ANSWER 4-5 days
What to check that is distal to the site of injury? - ANSWER movement
circulation
sensation
Fastest wound closure, high for wound infection? - ANSWER primary
closure/intention
Wound granulation without closure? - ANSWER secondary intention
Delayed primary closure, to decrease risk of infection? - ANSWER tertiary
intension
What type of local anesthetic to use:
-face
