Chapter 16:Sutures, Stapling Devices, and Drains
Which of the following is a monofilament suture?
(A) prolene
(B) Silk
(C) Polyester
(D) Vicryl
(A) Prolene
What type of suture technique is used for a cosmetic closure?
A) purse string
B) detach
C) retention
D) subcuticular
D) subcuticular
A surgical wound that is sutured together heals by:
A) granulation
B) primary intention
C) inflammatory means
D) second intention
B) primary intention
Gauze packing is used:
A) on a small incision
B) wrapping a limb
C) in nose or open wound
D) when compression is needed
C) in nose or open wound
Anything that has mass and occupies space is termed:
A) element
B) matter
C) conductor
D) insulator
B) matter
Excessive exposure to radiation can affect the:
A) integumentary system
B) brain
C) reproductive organs
D) stomach
C) reproductive organs
When an MRI is used, the primary risk to the patient is the presence of:
A) CO2
B) O2
C) metal
D) none of the above
C) metal
When using the ESU for coagulation, the energy delivered is:
intermittent waves at a low frequency and high voltage
The size of the suture is based on its diameter. An example of a suture with the same diameter is a 2-0 silk and
(a) 3-0 silk
(B) 2-0 nylon
(C) 4-0 silk
(D) Both A and C
(B) 2-0 Nylon
A keith needle is:
A) straight needle with a tapered point
B) straight needle with a cutting point
C) another name for a spatula needle
D) extremely large curved needle
B) straight needle with a cutting point
Which classification of wound healing is involved with perforated bowel?
A) secondary intention
B) primary intention
C) third intention
D) fourth intention
C) third intention
A strong thin transparent liquid useful in sealing certain wound edges is:
A) dermabond
B) tincture of benzoin
C) collodion
D) Both A and C
D) Both A and C
The center of an atom is called the:
A) matter
B) mass
C) nucleus
D) charge
C) nucleus
Radiation exposure of the staff is monitored with:
A) a homing device
B) a Holter monitor
C) film badge
D) a notation on each operative record
C) film badge
Harmful toxins created during laser surgery and electrosurgery come in the form of:
A) heat
B) smoke plume
C) anesthesia
D) none of the above
B) smoke plume
Who is ultimately responsible for abiding by all safety protocols during the use of electrosurgery?
All perioperative personnel
Which term refers to the amount of force needed to break the suture?
A) multifilament
B) an absorbable quality
C) tensile
D) nonabsorbable
C) tensile
Which wound is assigned to tissue healing by granulation?
A) secondary intention
B) third intention
C) fourth intention
D inflammatory intention
A) secondary intention
The main purpose of Webril is:
A) cast padding
B) under pneumatic tourniquet
C) pressure dressing
D) Both A and B
D) both A and B
The movement of electrical charge through a conductor is called:
A) migration
B) electrical current
C) conduct
D) insulation
B) electrical current
Ionizing radiation protection is afforded by the use of:
A) iron
B) ebonized coating
C) zinc
D) lead
D) lead
Another name for a "no hands" technique is:
A) retractable scalpel
B) blunt scissors
C) Hassen
D) neutral zone
D) neutral zone
What is the sterile component used with the electrosurgical unit?
Active electrode
Which needle would be used on a liver resection?
A) cutting
B) tapered
C) keith
D) blunt
D) blunt
Which type of wound healing requires debridement and continuous irrigation?
A) primary
B) secondary
C) third
D) fourth
C) third
What type of gauze dressing is used on a circumcision?
A) sponge
B) tegaderm
C) vaseline gauze
D) roll gauze
C) vaseline gauze
The sterile component of the ESU is:
A) inactive
B) active
C) ground
D) patient plate
B) active
A potential safety hazard associated with laser surgery is:
A) eye injury
B) electrical shock
C) carcinogenic activity
D) ionizing radiation exposure
A) eye injury
Sources of latex include:
A) wound drain
B) catheters
C) pneumatic tourniquet
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
The tips of the active electrodes used in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) are coated with insulation to prevent:
patient from being burned
Which suture needle is contraindicated for a repair of nerve tissue?
A) taper
B) cutting
C) reverse cutting
D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
What will be the correct order of wound healing process: 1) remodeling 2) proliferation and 3) inflammatory?
A) 1,2,3
B) 2,3,1
C) 3,2,1,
D) 2,1,3
C) 3,2,1
What is the correct order of dressing a surgical wound? 1) place dressings 2) wash the incision 3) cover sterile dressing with a towel and 4) remove drapes.
A) 1,2,3,4
B) 2,1,3,4
C) 3,4,1,2
D) 3,4,2,1
B) 2,1,3,4
Current is measured in:
A) volts
B) amps
C) circuits
D) loads
B) amps
An OR hazard that has been linked to increased risk of spontaneous abortion in female OR employees is exposure to:
A) x-ray control
B) radium
C) sterilization agents
D) waste anesthetic gas
D) waste anesthetic gas
Chemical hazards include:
A) formaldehyde
B) cidex
C) ETO
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
What type of energy is used with the harmonic system? (example: harmonic scalpel, forceps, scissors)
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