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| 2. The least inert of all the synthetic meshes is: |
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| 3. A mesh that is not preferred in the presence of infection is: |
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| 4. A stapling device used to perform low anterior anastomosis is: |
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| 5. Which of the following sutures generally would not be used in the presence of infection? |
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| 6. The measure of weight required to break a suture is its: |
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| 7. Which type of needle point would be selected for use on tendon? |
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| 8. The type of needle point used on peritoneum and intestine is: |
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| 9. A type of suture that has a high tensile strength and supports a wound indefinitely is: |
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| 11. A characteristic of polyglycolic acid sutures is that they are: |
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| 12. Tissue trauma is best minimized using a: |
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| 13. Which of the following sutures is treated with a salt solution to decrease the rate of absorption? |
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| 14. The EEA surgical stapler is used for: |
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| anastomosis of proximal colon to rectum |
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| 15. A suture used in tendon repair is: |
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| 16. Which of the following sutures is a polyester fiber suture? |
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| 17. The most widely used nonabsorbable suture is: |
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| 18. Which of the following suture sizes is the smallest in diameter? |
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| 19. Which of the following sutures is absorbable and offers extended wound support? |
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| 20. Bolsters are used with retention sutures to: |
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| prevent suture from cutting skin |
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| 21. What type of suture is Surgilon? |
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| 22. Another name form polyglactin 910 is: |
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| 23. Which tissue type would contradict the use of a cutting needle? |
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| 24. Ligatures are used to: |
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| occlude lumens of blood vessels |
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| 25. Which of the following is the least reactive of all synthetic suture materials? |
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| 26. Which type of needle point would be selected for use on skin? |
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| 27. What type of needle would be used on the liver? |
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| 28. A characteristic of plain gut is that is absorbs in ___ days. |
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| 29. An excellent substitute that provides strength and nonreactivity in tissues where stainless steel cannot be used: |
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| 30. What type of needle is used on tissue of the gastrointestinal tract? |
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| 31. What is the suture of choice to repair the rotator cuff of the shoulder? |
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| 32. Which type of suture technique is used to invert the stump of the appendix during an appendectomy? |
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| 33. Which type of suture is used on the seromuscular layer when an end-to-end anastomosis of the small intestine is performed? |
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| 34. What type of needle is used when suturing the skin? |
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| nylon, prolene,(tough)vicryl, prolene, nylon, monocryl (subcuticular buried) |
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| 35. What type of needle is used when suturing the intestine? |
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| 36. Which suture material is the best choice when a wound infection is present? |
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| 37. Gauge refers to the ______ of the suture. |
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| 39. Which of the following is absorbable? |
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| 40. Which of the following is nonabsorbable? |
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| (monofilament)Polypropylene, nylon, stainless steel, polybuterter |
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| 41. The universal color code for vicryl is: |
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| 45. Which stapler would be used on the mesentery? |
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| 46. Which of the following staples but does not cut? |
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| 49. An attempt by the human body to rid itself of sutures. |
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| 50. Refers to any tissue that is easily torn. |
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| *not prefered in the presence of infection |
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| 52. The disposable circular stapler designed to hold two tubular structures together after resection is known as |
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| 53. Sutures placed in a wound to prevent wound evisceration are called |
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| a mesh that is not prefered in the presence of infection |
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| 55. An item used for padding that has smooth and clingy layers is called: |
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| 56. A continuous suture placed beneath the epidermal layer of the skin in short lateral stitches is called a: |
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| 57. Why are non-absorbable sutures such as silk not recommended for use in the bladder or gallbladder? |
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| leaking and possible infection |
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| 58. Who was known for his gentle tissue handling practices, his silk suturing technique, and the introduction of rubber gloves to the operating environment? |
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| 59. A suture at the secondary suture line is a: |
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| 60. Of the following sutures, which will be absorbed quickest? |
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| 61. Which suture is contraindicated both in the presence of infection and in the urinary or biliary tract? |
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| 62. Which suture gauge would be more appropriate for ophthalmic surgery? |
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| 63. The needle point most appropriate for suturing liver, pancreas, or spleen is: |
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| 64. Which of the following statements best describes the placement of the needle holder on the needle? |
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| one-third the distance from the eye or swage |
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| 65. The stitch which provides the most rapid closure, even distribution of tension, and a leakproof suture line is: |
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| continuous (running stitch) |
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| 66. The purpose of a secondary suture line is to: |
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| reinforce the primary suture line |
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| 67. With which of the following staplers would the surgeon need assistance in application? |
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| 68. In a GI closure, the mucosa of the intestinal tract is closed with: |
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| 69. Sutures placed in a wound to prevent wound evisceration are called: |
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| 70. A device that may obviate the need for an abdominoperineal resection because a lower anastomosis can be performed is a(n): |
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| 71. Polyglycolic acid sutures are: |
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| absorbed by the process of hydrolysis |
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| 72. Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the healing process is: |
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| 73. Another name for a stay suture is a(n): |
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