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Surg Tech Ch 19
Chapter 19
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A ________ suture is a suture-needle combination designed to discharge the suture easily. | control-release |
| The ________ needle has a round body that narrows to a sharp point. It punctures tissue, making an opening for the body of the needle to follow. Its primary use is for suturing soft tissue. | tapered |
| The process of suturing two tissue edges together is called __________. | approximation |
| A(n) ________ suture is a continuous suture used to approximate the open ends of a lumen. It is traditionally used during an appendectomy to close the base of the appendix after the distal portion is removed. | purse-string |
| In areas where great strength is required, such as abdominal incisions, ________ sutures are used in conjunction with routine abdominal suture layers to add support to the closure. | retention |
| When cutting sutures, use only ________ scissors. To cut the suture, open the scissors slightly. Use only the tips of the scissors to cut; never the midportion of the blades. Cut only when you can see what you are cutting. | sharp suture |
| The ability of suture material to absorb fluid is called _______. | capillary action |
| The ________ phase of wound healing is the proliferative stage. During this phase, fibroblasts synthesize collagen and other cell matrices. | second |
| Excess inflammation and serous discharge from the wound is a sign of surgical __________________. | site infection |
| ______________ will contribute to the healing process of the surgical incision. | All are correct, Surgical technique, Chronic disease, Nutritional status |
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