Sutures

Question 1

Which of the following options are Non-Absorbable? (select all that apply)
A. PDS
B. Ethilon
C. Monocryl
D. Prolene
E. A, B, and C
F. B and D

Answer 1

F. B and D

Ethilon and prolene

Question 2

A 13mm needle is larger than an 8mm needle?
A. True
B. False

Answer 2

A. True

Question 3

Which of the following sized needles, if missing, would be required to be X-rayed?
A. 9.0mm
B. 5mm
C. 8mm
D. 13mm

Answer 3

D. 13mm

Question 4

Which suture would you expect to use for a vascular anastomosis?
A. Silk
B. Prolene

Answer 4

B. Prolene

Question 5

Which suture would you expect to use for a drain?
A. Ethilon
B. Vicryl

Answer 5

A. Ethilon