Chapter 11 Multiple Choice and True False Quiz Sutures

A scrape is a(n):

abrasion

A bruise is a(n):

contusion

What type of wound presents for an extended period of time?

chronic wound

Phase 1 of wound healing by first intention is the:

lag phase

A cicatrix is:

a normal scar formation

Second-intention healing is:

granulation of the wound

Which of the following factors does NOT affect wound healing?

A)nutritional status

B) age

C) insurance status

D) smoking

Answer: Insurance status

Which of the following is NOT one of the main factors that influence the rate of wound healing?

A) Intraoperative tissue handling

B) whether the principle of asepsis were followed during surgery

C) radiation exposure

D) physical condition of the patient

Answer: Radiation exposure

In terms of tissue handling, friable means:

easily torn

A(n) _____ is a tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at each end.

fistula

If a suture is classified as monofilament, it is made up of _____ thread-like structure(s).

one

Of the following, which is considered the largest in diameter for suture materials?

A) 2-0

B) 7-0

C) 1

D) 4-0

Answer: 1 (smaller are the higher numbers and largest are the smallest number)

Which of the following would make a good eye suture size?

A) 11

B) 11-0

C) 5-0

D) 1

Answer: 11-0

The package color for plain gut suture material is:

Yellow

Which of the following is NOT a monofilament absorbable suture?

A) Prolene

B)PDS II

C) chromic gut

D) monocryl

Answer: Prolene

Which of the following is a multifilament nonabsorbable suture?

surgical silk

Ligatures are also called:

ties

Another name for a stick tie is:

suture ligature

In an abdominal wound closure, the first layer sutured closed is the:

peritoneum

The end of the needle where the suture attaches is called the:

eye

Chronic wounds persist for an extended period of time.

true

Phase 1 of wound healing by first intention is the lag phase.

true

Phase 2 of wound healing by first intention is the proliferation phase.

true

The proliferation phase of wound healing by first intention begins on about the third postoperative day.

true

There are five classic local signs of the inflammatory process.

true (Pain, heat, redness, swelling, loss of function)

Three types of wound healing have been identified.

true (first intention/primary union, second intention/granulation, third intention/delayed primary closure)

One of the classic local signs of inflammation is pain.

true

Third-intention wound healing is delayed primary closure.

true

A cicatrix is a normal scar formation.

true

A keloid is a raised, thickened scar caused by excessive collagen formation.

true

Age can affect wound healing.

true

Smoking can affect wound healing.

true

An adhesion is an abnormal attachment of two surfaces that are normally separate.

true

A hernia can be a result of wound dehiscence.

true

A sinus is a tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at one end.

true

A fistula is a tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends.

true

Polyglactin 910 is absorbable.

true

Nylon is nonabsorbable.

true

The goal of postoperative wound care is to prevent infection and other complications.

true

Vicryl is a brand name.

true