Question 1
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The suture diameter is referred to as the?
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size
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gauge
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classification
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degree
Question 2
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PDS 2, Maxon, and Monocryl are examples of?
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monofiliment nonabsorbable sutures
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monofilament absorbable suture
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braided absorbable suture
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braided nonabsorbable suture
Question 3
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surgical silk is a?
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monofiliment nonabsorbablesuture
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monofiliment absorbable suture
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braided absorbable suture
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braided nonabsorbable suture
Question 4
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Which of the following is a braided non-absorbable commonly used for muscle, tendons, and ligament repair?
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silk
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monocryl
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nurolon
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ethibond
Question 5
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Which of the sutures is absorbable?
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nurolon
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vicryl
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prolene
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silk
Question 6
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One of the most important pieces of information listed below that the CST should learn to look for on a box of sutures is the?
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product code number
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lot number
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length of the suture
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suture size and material
Question 7
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Precut ties that are removed as single strands from the package and placed into the open hand of the surgeon for use as ligatures are referred to as what kind of tie?
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instrument
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continuous
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free hand
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stick
Question 8
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What type of suture on what type of needle would be used to close the peritoneum?
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nonabsorbabale on a taper
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nonabsorbable on curved cutting
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absorbable on curved cutting
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absorbable on taper
Question 9
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A primary suture line consisting of single strand of suture placed as a series of stitches is called?
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interloading
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looped
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continuous
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interrupted
Question 10
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What type of suture on what type of needle would be used to close the subcuticular layer (just under the top of the skin)
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absorbable on a taper
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nonabsorbable on a curved cutting
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absorbable undyed on a curved cutting
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non-absorbable on a taper
Question 11
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Large-gauged, interrupted, nonabsorbable sutures placed lateral to a primary suture line for wound reinforcement are called what type of suture?
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traction
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purse string
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secondary
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retension
Question 12
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A continuous stitch placed into a tubular structure to tie it closed is called
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retension
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secondary
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purse string
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traction
Question 13
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Pieces of plastic or rubber tubing threaded over the retention suture ends prior to the tying care called?
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bridges
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bolsters
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buttons
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lead shots
Question 14
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Eye, point, body and shape are characteristics of?
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staplers
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needles
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sutures
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closure tape
Question 15
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Suture is attached to the needle at the ?
Question 16
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Needles manufactured with suture strands inserted into one end are what type of needles?
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closed-eye
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french-eye
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swaggegd/atraumatic
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trocar
Question 17
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The needle used for tough tissue that is difficult to penetrate is called?
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tapered
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cutting
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blunt
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pointed
Question 18
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A needle that can penetrate tissue without cutting it is what type of needle?
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tapered point
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reverse-cuting
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conventional
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side cutting
Question 19
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Which of the following determines the shape of the needle body?
Question 20
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Chromic gut is used primarily in which of the following body structures?
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skin
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veins
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mucosal membranes
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arteries
Question 21
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Maxon suture is?
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nonabsorbable
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violet
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monofiliment
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blue
Question 22
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Ticron suture is ?
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green
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monofiliment
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violet
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nonabsorbable
Question 23
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Vicryl suture is commonly used in which type of surgery?
Question 24
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Ethibond is commonly used on which tissue?
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skin
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eyes
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ligaments
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tendons
Question 25
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Another name given to rapid release needles is?
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quick close
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endo-close
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quick tie
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control-release
Question 26
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Ties loaded onto a right angle clamp to facilitate placement of the tie around a vessel?
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stick tie
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deep tie
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tie-on-a-passser
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free tie
Question 27
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For routine surgeries, suture packages should remain unopened on the sterile field. Needle packages with multiple needles should be opened and count for which purpose?
Question 28
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Which needle type is cutting (hybrid) needle?
Question 29
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Which needle type is a taper needle?
Question 30
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Which suture absorbs the fastest?
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monocryl
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PDS
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Maxon
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chromic gut
Question 31
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Which suture is monofiliment?
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silk
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Maxon
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Ethibond
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nurolon
Question 32
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Which suture thread has the smallest diameter?
Question 33
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Which suture thread has the smallest diameter?
Question 34
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Which suture thread has the largest diameter?
Question 35
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Which suture size is most commonly used for closure of the muscle/fascia?
Question 36
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Which suture size is typically used for closure of the peritoneum?
Question 37
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Which suture size is used for closure of abdominal skin?
Question 38
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Which type of suture do we use to close an infected wound?
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braided
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absorbable
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monofiliment
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braided monofiliment
Question 39
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Match needle description to needle code;What does SH stand for?
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Small half
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second half
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surgical half
Question 40
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Match needle description to needle code;What does FS-1 stand for?
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for skin
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further skin
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front skin
Question 41
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Match needle description to needle code;What doe P-3 stand for?
Question 42
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Match needle description to needle code;What does CT-1 stand for?
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circle top
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circle taper
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circle tap
Question 43
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Match needle description to needle code;What does UR-6 stand for?
Question 44
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Match needle description to needle code;What does BP-1 stand for?
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blunt pointing
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blunt pointer
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blunt point
Question 45
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Match needle description to needle code;What does KS stand for?
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knife point
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kelly straight
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keith straight
Question 46
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Match needle description to needle code;What does OS-4 stand for?
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orhaphy
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opthalatrist
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orthopedic
Question 47
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Match needle description to needle code;What does LR stand for?
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large retension
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large retraction
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large rim
Question 48
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A ligature reel is a way surgeon ties can be packaged for dispensing to provide an easy delivery of the suture to the surgeon.