Surgical knot tying - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Horizontal Mattress Stitch (1) indications (2) advantages (3) disadvantages - (1) high tension wound (can approximate long distances), holds fragile skin together well (2) optimizes eversion, increased closure strength, good tension distribution (3) not good for areas at risk for scarring (eg face) Components of the Sterile Field (5) - (1) DRAPES (placed over all operative sites/supply sites) (2) GLOVES (well-fitting, sterile) (3) SYRINGES/NEEDLES/SUTURES (4) instruments (5) WOUND/SKI...

The two-hand tie - answer-gives the best knot security Which of the following methods of suturing should be used to close a deep layer located on the medial edge of a myocutaneous flap closure of a sacral decubitus ulcer? - answer-half-buried mattress suture with 0 PDS FS A. The simple running stitch would lend itself to wound dehiscence. Although the 0 gauge is an appropriate gauge suture, the SH needle is not the optimal needle for closing muscle. Vicryl is a braided stitch that would le...

Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft b. handling ability c. knot security d. memory - correct answer memory It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? - correct answer genitals, knees, toes, and eyes Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? - correct answer reverse cutting Which of the following abso...

Surgical Assisting - Meridian 1 Flashcards Delayed Primary Closure (Tertiary Intention) for three or more days. Wound closure occurs when intentionally delayed When tying any knot, what must first be done to ensure a flat throw? Scarpas Cross the suture The fascia located in the subcutaneous fat that must be incorporated for a secure wound. Evisceration Dehiscence Exposure End to end Side to side End to side Pfannensteil Bivalve Wound ...

Surgical Assisting - Meridian 1 Latest 2023 Graded A+ Delayed Primary Closure (Tertiary Intention) Wound closure occurs when intentionally delayed for three or more days. When tying any knot, what must first be done to ensure a flat throw? Cross the suture Scarpas The fascia located in the subcutaneous fat that must be incorporated for a secure wound. Evisceration Wound breakdown with protrusion of intestine Dehiscence Wound breakdown and separation without any intestinal protrusion. Exposu...

Surgical Assisting - Meridian 1 Quizzes & Ans..

LAT Practice Exam Questions & Answers What does the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (the Ag Guide) require to be established? An occupational health program Which of the following is NOT true about a quality assurance unit (QUA)? The quality assurance unit must participate in the study How often does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) conduct inspections of accredited institutions? Every 3 years In ...

Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft b. handling ability c. knot security d. memory - correct answer memory It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? - correct answer genitals, knees, toes, and eyes Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? - correct answer reverse cutting Which of the following abso...

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LAT Practice Exam Questions & Answers What does the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (the Ag Guide) require to be established? An occupational health program Which of the following is NOT true about a quality assurance unit (QUA)? The quality assurance unit must participate in the study How often does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) conduct inspections of accredited institutions? Every 3 years In ...