CNOR EXAM PREP questions with correct answers

Suture is define as: Answer a genetic term for all material used to repair and the-aproximate incited or torn tissue. Suture material have 3 properties: Answer Physical characteristics (tensile strength, memory) Handling characteristic (pliability) Tissue-reaction characteristic (absorption) Suture is composed of two main categories: Answer absorbable and non absorbable Absorbable =surgical gut collagen sutures used in eye surgeries Synthetic absorbed le suture often used in laparotomies. Nonabsorbable sutures are divided into 3 classes: Answer Class I: silk and synthetic fibers Class II: cotton or linen fibers Class III: sutures with composition of monofilament or multifilament metal where. Nonabsorbable suture include: Answer silk (not used if infection is present) Cotton (eg. umbilical tape) Nylon (used in ophthalmology) Polyester fiber (used as general closure or facial)