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FINAL EXAM CP1 NURS 5354 ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
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
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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
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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
FINAL EXAM CP1 NURS 5354 ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
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
,2
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
, 3
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