Final Exam CP1 NURS 5354 Questions
With Correct Answers
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
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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
-scalp