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25 Cards in this Set
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You grasp forcepts btw _____ and _______ fingers while the ______ finger is used for stabilization
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-thumb
-middle -index |
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If possible, use the forcepts to grasp the ______ rather than the epidermis or skin surface inself to preventw aht?
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-dermis
-prevent marking and injuring of the skin at wound edges |
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Iris scissors are predominantly used for what?
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assist in fine tissue cutting
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What are dissecting scissors used for?
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heavier tissue revision as necessary for wound undermining
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Surgical scissors have a more _______ tip
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blunt
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WHat are hemostats used for?
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-clamping small blood vessels
-hemorrhage control -grasping -exposing -exploring -visualizing |
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What are the 3 ways to classify suture material?
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-natural or synthetic
-absorbable or non-absorbable -monofilament or braided/twisted |
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What are some materials used to make natural sutures?
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-silk
-linen -catgut |
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What are some synthetic polymers used for sutures?
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-polypropylene
-polyester -polyamide |
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What are some examples of asorbable gut?
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-catgut
-polydioxanone -polyglycolic acid |
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What are some uses for asorbable gut?
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-deep tissues
-membranes -subcuticular |
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What are some non-absorbable materials used?
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-polyester
-nylon -stainless steel |
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What are some uses for non-absorbable suture materials?
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used for skin and some deep structures (tendons, vessels, nerve repairs-not removed)
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What are some examples of monofilament sutures?
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polyproplyene
-polydioxanone -nylon |
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What are some examples of multifilament sutures?
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-catgut
-polyester -braided silk |
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The security of any tied suture is improved by the use of what?
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certain patterns and the friction between threads
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Friction factor is affected by what?
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size of contact area between threads, tightness of tying, and suture material used
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The most commonly used suture materials for interrupted and exposed skin sutures are what?
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nylon and polyprolene
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Sutures that are buried, or run in the skin, may use either__________ or ______ materials
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nonabsorbable or absorbable
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What are 9 things that make up the ideal suture?
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-minimal tissue reaction
-smoothness -low capillarity -max tensile strength -ease of handling -knot security -consistency of performance -predictable performance -cost effectiveness |
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What are the most commonly used curvatures for surgical needles?
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-1/4
-3/8 -1/2 -5/8 -J shaped |
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A taper tip needle has a round body and is used for what?
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suture soft tissue, excluding skin
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A cutting needle is has a trianguler body and is used for what?
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because it has a sharp edle toward inner circumference it is used to suture skin or tough tissue
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WHat are 5 things you need to note in a wound evaluation?
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-time of incident
-size of wound -depth of wound -tendon/nerve involvement -bleeding at site? |
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What are some contraindications for sutures?
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-erythema
-edema of wound margins -infection -fever -puncture wounds -animal bites -tendon, nerve, or vessel involvement -wound> 12 hrs old |
