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1Which of the following statements is true in regards to the care and storage of surgical instruments?
- ANew instruments should be washed and lubiracted with a proprietary instrument lubricant before use
- BNew instruments should be sterilised and sharpened before use
- CAll instruments should be washed and lubricated with a proprietary instrument lubricant every time they are used
- DAll instruments should be sharpened and sterilised each time they are used
2Why is it important that instruments are not dropped?
- Ablades and ratchets can become misaligned
- Bblades and ratchets become rusty
- Cif an instrument is dropped it will be difficult to sterilise it properly again
- Dblades will need sharpening more regularly
3Autoclaving can cause bluntness in instruments.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
4How should instruments be stored?
- Adry, dust-free areas and not stacked
- Banywhere is fine as long as it is clean
- Cpackets suitable for the instruments
- Din the theatre drawers
- Ehung up in a dust-free environment
5Which of the following would be the most suitable place to store instruments?
- Aclosed cupboards or drawers
- Bopen shelves or drawers
- Chung up
- Dstacked
6What are the different finishes to surigical instruments?
- Amirror finish, satin finish and ebony finish
- Bclear finish, mirror finish and ebony finish
- Cmirror finish, clean finish and satin finish
- Dsatin finish, ebony finish and clear finish
7What does Mirror finish mean in regards to the different finishes of surgical instruments?
- Ahighly polished and resistant to corrosion
- Bavoids the glare of the polished finish
- Celiminates glare completely
8What does Satin finish mean in regards to the different finishes of surgical instruments?
- Aavoids the glare of the polished finish
- Bhighly polished and resistant to corrosion
- Celiminates glare completely
9What does Ebony finish mean in regards to the different finishes of surgical instruments?
- Aeliminates glare completely
- Bhighly polished and resistant to corrosion
- Cavoids the glare of the polished finish
10Surgical instruments are always packed in single packets.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
11A pack must be dry before stored away.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
12What kind of metal is used for general surgical instruments?
- Astainless steel
- Bgold
- Ctitanium
- Dsilver plated
13What does chromium do when present in metals?
- Aimproves resistance to corrosion
- Bcheapens the alloy
- Cmakes them harder to clean
- Dstrengthens the metal
14Some instruments and implants are made of titanium.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
15Instruments with gold handles have tungsten carbide inserts.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
16Instruments with tungsten carbide inserts are...
- Aresistant to wear and corrosion, more efficient at cutting and require less sharpening
- Bmore likely to corrode and often require sharpening more regularly
- Cmore likely to sustain damage more easily
- Dharder to clean and sterilise
17If an instrument is damaged it can always be sent off to be repaired.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
18Instruments should be regularly checked for faults and damage even if they show no obvious signs of damage.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
19The tips of an instrument should remain visible at all times.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
20Which of the following statements is true?
- Aleaving contaminants on an instrument for a prolonged period of time can erode and damage the instruments surface
- Binstruments should be soaked in hot water as soon as they are finished with
- Cif contaminants are left on an instrument for a prolonged amount of time, the instruments must be disposed of
- Dinstruments should always be scrubbed three times before soaked in the correct dilution of cleaning product
21Which piece of legislation states that PPE should be worn when cleaning soiled instruments?
- ACOSHH 2002
- BHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974
- CThe Safe Handling of Surgical Equipment 1985
- DThe Protection of Our Environment Act 1999
22Which of the following piece of equipment should always be removed first after surgery?
- Aanatomical waste
- Bsharps
- Cequipment contaminated with blood and bodily fluids
- Dthere is no specific order, as long as it is done safely
23Which of the following statements is correct?
- Ainstruments contaminated with blood should be soaked in COLD water
- Binstruments contaminated with blood should be soaked in HOT water
- Cinstruments contaminated with blood should be disposed of in the hazardous waste
- Dinstruments contaminated with blood should be soaked in a 1:100 dilution of anigene
24Why do we not use agents such as soap, detergent and chlorhexidine to soak/clean surgical instruments?
- Athey are of an incorrect pH
- Bthey are not strong enough
- Cthey have the wrong concentration
- Dthey contain bleach
25Why do we not use abrasive agents and saline solutions to clean surgical instruments because...
- Athey cause pitting of the instrument surface
- Bthey have the wrong levels of pH
- Cthey do not contain bleach
- Dthey are not strong enough
26Which of the following can cause pitting, corrosion and discolouration of instruments if used to clean them?
- Ascouring the instrument
- Busing fairy liquid
- Cusing anigene
- Ddetergent
27Which of the following can cause entrapment of bacteria?
- Asoap, detergent, chlorhexidine
- Bscouring the instrument
- Csaline
- Dabrasive agents
28What should be used to clean surgical instruments?
- Aa soft bristled brush
- Bthey should be left to soak in hot water long enough for the blood to come off
- Ca hard brush
- Da toothbrush
29When is an ultrasonic cleaner used?
- AAFTER the initial wash
- BBEFORE an initial wash
- Cas the MAIN wash
- Dfor specific instruments that can't be cleaned regularly
30Which way should instruments be placed inside of an ultrasonic cleaner?
- Ajoints open
- Bjoints closed
- Cstacked
- Done instrument at a time
31What kind of solution should be used in an ultrasonic cleaner?
- Aproprietary ultrasonic cleaning solution
- Banigene
- Cenzyme cleaner
- Dsoap
32What should be done after the cycle is complete when using an ultrasonic cleaner?
- Athe instruments should be rinsed of the cleaning solution using warm running water
- Bthe instruments should be cleaned through the normal enzymatic cleaner
- Cthe instruments should be scrubbed using a soft brush
- Dthe instruments should be rinsed of the cleaning solution using cold water
33The ultrasonic cleaner produces small gas bubbles which implode, releasing energy which cause debris to be dislodged from the instrument.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
34Which of the following is correct in regards to the ultrasonic cleaner?
- Ainstruments of different metals should not be mixed in an ultrasonic cleaner
- Binstruments which are soiled with blood should not be run through the ultrasonic cleaner
- Corthopaedic instruments should not be run through the ultrasonic cleaner
- Dno more than 5 instruments should be placed inside the ultrasonic cleaner at each given time
35Sterilisation of instruments can be achieved through ethylene oxide.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
36Which of the following statements is true of sterilising equipment?
- Asteam or gas must be able to penetrate the wrapping of instruments for sterilisation to occur
- Bfor sterilisation to occur the wrapping used must not be permeable
- Csteam must be able to penetrate the wrapping for sterilisation to occur but gas must not be able to permeate the wrapping
- Dwrapping should not be used
37Once sterilised if a package becomes permeable, microorganisms can enter the package and the pack or item will then be considered contaminated
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
38Which of the following statements is true?
- ADouble-wrapping instruments is best practice for all items that are sterilised
- BDouble-wrapping instruments that are sterilised can damage the instruments inside
- CDouble-wrapping instruments that are sterilised means that it is harder for the veterinary surgeon/nurse or assistant to safely access the instruments inside
- DDouble-wrapping instruments that are sterilised can cause the instruments inside to corrode
39Which material is used to make reusable instrument wraps?
- Acotton
- Blinen
- Cpolyester
- Dcotton and linen
40What are some of the disadvantages of cotton and linen being used as reusable instrument wraps?
- Awater-permeable, prone to damage, rips, tears and loose threads
- Btoo delicate for sharp instruments
- Ccannot hold instruments effectively
- Dtoo mouldable
41Which of the following can be used to wrap instruments?
- Acotton and linen
- Bpaper
- Csurgical fabric
- Dall of the above
42Which of the following can be pre-sterilised with a waterproof edge which proves highly effective when wrapping and sterilising surgical instruments?
- Apaper and fabric drapes
- Bcotton and linen drapes
- Csurgical packs
- Dpolyester drapes
43Nylon film is waterproof and transparent, however cannot be used to sterilise using ethylene oxide as the gas will not penetrate nylon.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
44Metal or plastic instrument boxes can be used to hold instruments sets for sterilisation - they allow steam penetration.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
45What does an autoclave do?
- AIt sterilises items using the principle of steam under pressure
- BIt disinfects items using steam and gas
- CIt cleans items using water and gas
- DIt sterilises items using cleaner and water
46What do horizontal or downward displacement autoclaves do?
- ADisplace air downwards
- BDisplace air vertically
- CDisplace air vertically and downwards
- DDisplace air upwards
47Which of the following displaces air downwards?
- AHorizontal or downward displacement autoclaves
- BUpward displacement autoclaves
- CVertical or downward displacement autoclaves
- DVacuum-assisted autoclaves
48Where is the steam outlet located on a horizontal or downward displacement autoclave?
- ATop
- BBottom
- CLeft
- DRight
49Loose items should only be sterilised in horizontal or downward displacement autoclaves as there is no drying cycle and steam penetration cannot always be guaranteed
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
50Where should loose items be sterilised?
- AHorizontal or downward displacement autoclaves
- BVertical or upward displacement autoclaves
- CVacuum-assisted autoclaves
- DVertical or downward displacement activities
51Autoclaves should never be overloaded as this may result in inadequate sterilisation?
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
52Which of the following autoclaves have a drying cycle?
- Avacuum-assisted autoclave
- Bhorizontal or downward displacement autoclave
- Cupward displacement autoclave
- Dall autoclaves
53The higher the temperature of an autoclave, the shorter the time required for sterilisation
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
54An autoclave at a temperature of 121 degrees Celsius has a pressure and time of?
- A15 (1.2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 15 mins
- B20 (1.4) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 10 mins
- C30 (2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 3-5
- D40 (3) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 60 seconds-1.5
55An autoclave at a temperature of 126 degrees Celsius has a pressure and time of?
- A20 (1.4) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 10 mins
- B15 (1.2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 15 mins
- C30 (2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 3-5
- D40 (3) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 60 seconds-1.5
56An autoclave at a temperature of 134 degrees Celsius has a pressure and time of?
- A30 (2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 3-5
- B20 (1.4) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 10 mins
- C15 (1.2) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 15 mins
- D40 (3) pressure PSI (kg/cm2) and 60 seconds-1.5
57What does Ethylene oxide gas use?
- Aheat
- Bcold
58At what temperature should the room be when using ethylene oxide sterilisation?
- Aat least 20 - no more than 35
- Bat least 17 - no more than 20
- Cat least 10 - no more than 25
- Dat least 25 - no more than 35
59Can feeding bowls from infectious patients be sterilised using ethylene oxide gas?
- Ayes
- Bno
60How does ethylene oxide sterilisation work?
- Aits released from a liquid ampoule and it inactivates the DNA of cells and prevents cell reproduction
- Bits released from a solid ampoule and it activates the DNA of reproductive cells
- Cits released from a liquid ampoule and it makes bacteria dormant
- Dits released from a solid ampoule and it suffocates DNA
61How long does an ethylene oxide sterilisation cycle usually last?
- A12 hours
- B22 hours
- C8 hours
- D2 hours
62How long does the ethylene oxide need to carry out a purge cycle?
- A2 hours
- B3 hours
- C1 hour
- D8 hours
63For large loads or long tubing, ethylene oxide cycles can run for 24 hours.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
64Porous items should be allowed to ventilate for a further __ hours after sterilisation via ethylene oxide gas.
- A24 hours
- B2 hours
- C8 hours
- D12 hours
65Which of the following cannot be sterilised using ethylene oxide gas?
- Adrugs
- Binstruments
- Cmetal
- Dmaterials
66Which of the following cannot be sterilised using ethylene oxide gas?
- Aliquids
- Bmaterials
- Ccotton
- Dmetals
67Which of the following cannot be sterilised using ethylene oxide gas?
- Apowders
- Bplastic
- Cgold
- Dmetals
68Which of the following cannot be sterilised using ethylene oxide gas?
- Afood
- Binstruments
- Cplastic
- Dcotton
69Items can be wrapped or unwrapped when sterilised using ethylene oxide gas for sterilisation.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
70Which of the following cannot be used to wrap items when sterilising with ethylene oxide gas as the gas will not penetrate it?
- Anylon
- Bplastic
- Ccotton
- Dclingfilm
71After what temperature of steam will bowie-dick tape change colour and produce black stripes?
- A121 degrees celcius
- B120 degrees celcius
- C100 degrees celcius
- D135 degrees celcius
72Bowie-dick tape changing colour does not mean that sterilisation has taken place.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
73What colour does a TST strip change to once it has been sterilised?
- Apurple
- Byellow
- Cbrown
- Dblue
74What colour is a TST strip before it is sterilised?
- Ayellow
- Bpurple
- Cpink
- Dbrown
75What does TST stand for?
- Atemperature, steam, time
- Btemperature, strength, time
- Ctime, sterilisation, temperature
- Dtime, sterilisation, treatment
76What are thermocouples used for in autoclaving?
- Amonitoring temperature in the chamber
- Bmonitoring the levels of distilled water
- Cmonitoring the amount of steam present
- Dmonitoring the amount of gas present
77Browne's tubes and spore strips are no longer used in the veterinary practice.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
78A dosimeter...
- Aguarantees sterility
- Bmeasures time, temperature and concentration of ethylene oxide
- Censures the temperature remains at 121 Celsius throughout sterilisation
- Dmeasures the amount of oxygen in the chamber
79The yellow material in the indicator column of a dosimeter turns __ in proportion to the dose of gas received.
- Ablue
- Bpink
- Cpurple
- Dbrown
80The blue line must reach or progress beyond the triangular pointer to ensure...
- Athe correct exposure of EO has occurred
- Bthe correct exposure of oxygen has been reached
- Cthe correct exposure of liquid has occurred
- Dthe correct exposure of h20 has occurred
81What mg/L hours of exposure to EO must occur for a dosimeter to reach or surpass the triangular pointer?
- A2000
- B200
- C3000
- D2350
82What colour does Gas-Chex EO indicator tape change to once sterilisation has occurred?
- Agreen
- Bbrown
- Cred
- Dyellow
83What colour is the Gas-Chex EO indicator tape when it has not yet been sterilised?
- Ared
- Bgreen
- Cblue
- Dbrown
84Which of the following is the most reliable monitoring of sterilisation?
- AEZ test biological indicator
- Bsteri-dot
- CGas-Chex EO indicator
- Dthermocouples
85Which of the following requires incubation after the sterilisation cycle has been completed?
- AEZ test biological indicator
- BSteri-dot
- CGas-Chex EO indicator tape
- Dthermocouples
86Which colour does steri-dot change to once exposed to ethylene oxide?
- Agreen
- Bred
- Cbrown
- Dpink
87Which colour is steri-dot before it is exposed to ethylene oxide?
- Ared
- Bgreen
- Cbrown
- Dpink
88Other indicator strips change from yellow to blue after sterilisation.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
89Which of the following required placing unwrapped items in a water bath containing boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius?
- Amoist heat
- Bdry heat
- Cgas sterilisation
- Dethylene oxide
90Which of the following required a hot air oven that reaches temperatures of 150-180 that poses health and safety risks?
- Adry heat
- Bgas sterilisation
- Cethylene oxide
- Dmoist heat
91which of the following is a method of cold sterilisation?
- Aethylene oxide
- Bmoist heat
- Cautoclave
- Ddry heat
92Which of the following can be sterilised using gamma radiation?
- Acatheters, syringes, needles and drugs
- Binstruments, drapes and gowns
- Cscalpels, instruments and drugs
- Dliquids, powders and plastic
93Which of the following modes of sterilisation kills bacteria and spores by breaking down the DNA and preventing cell division?
- Agamma radiation
- Bcold chemical sterilisation
- Cautoclave
- Dethylene oxide
94Which of the following is only carried out at a specialised processing facility?
- Agamma radiation
- Bethylene oxide
- Cdry heat
- Dcold chemical sterilisation
95Cold chemical sterilisation liquids, such as Milton, surgical spirit and cleaning solutions can be used to provide sufficient sterilisation.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
96When using an ultrasonic instrument cleaner...
- ARinsing and drying is not necessary before sterilisation
- BAn initial manual wash is not needed
- CTitanium and stainless steel instruments cannot be washed at the same time
- DAll ratcheted instruments should be closed before washing
97When cleaning a soiled surgical kit it is important to:
- AClean instruments as soon after surgery as possible
- BSoak instruments in hot water after surgery
- CUse a scouring pad for dried blood
- DScrub instruments with soap and cold running water
98The wrapping material that can NOT be used with ethylene oxide is:
- APaper wrap
- BNylon film
- CPeel and Seal autoclave bag
- DCloth wrap
99Bowie-Dick tape can be used in the packaging of items for sterilisation as an indicator that:
- AThere are no fungal spores present within the pack
- BThe correct temperature has been reached during sterilisation
- CSteam has penetrated to the middle of the pack
- DItems have been sterilised for the correct length of time
100When folding a drape for sterilisation, a TST strip should be placed:
- AHalf in and half out of the drape
- BInside the drape
- COn the outside of the drape
- DOn the outside of the packet
101Instruments with tungsten carbide inserts can be identified because they have
- AA mirrored steel finish
- BA satin steel finish
- CGold handles
- DBlack handles
102When sterilising instruments in an autoclave at 121°C, sterilisation time will be:
- A15 minutes
- B5 minutes
- C3 minutes
- D10 minutes
103A Steri-Dot indicator disc changes colour after exposure to ethylene oxide gas from:
- AGreen to brown
- BWhite to purple
- CRed to green
- DBlue to yellow
104Which piece of equipment should be used to lay out equipment by a non-scrubbed nurse?
- ACheatle forceps
- BSpencer wells forceps
- CDressing forceps
- DDebakey forceps
105It’s desirable that hand scrubbing takes place and that sterile gloves are worn when laying out surgical equipment with a cheatle forceps.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
106The longer instruments are exposed to air, the greater the chance of contamination.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
107Instruments should be laid out in order of use.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
108What is the name of needles that are attached to the suture material?
- Aswaged
- Beyed
109Needles that aren't attached to the suture material are called?
- Aeyed
- Bswaged
110Which of the following needle types have no eye for threading are only one thickness and are less traumatic?
- Aswaged needles
- Beyed needles
111Which of the following needles must be threaded and have a double thickness and can cause more trauma?
- Aeyed needles
- Bswaged needles
112Which of the following need types can be resterilised and reused?
- Aeyed needles
- Bswaged needles
113Which of the following needle types are for single use only?
- Aswaged needles
- Beyed needles
114Which of the following needles tapers to a blunt point and are atraumatic?
- Around bodied
- Bcutting
115Which of the following needles are triangular in section and cause more trauma?
- Around bodied
- Bcutting
116Which of the following has the cutting edge on the inside of the needle, facing up and is designed to cut through tough tissue (muscle and skin)?
- Aconventional cutting
- Breverse cutting
- Ctaper cut
- Dspatulated/side cutting
117Which of the following has the cutting edge on the outside of the needle, facing down and is also used to cut tough tissue?
- Areverse cutting
- Bround bodied
- Ctaper cut
- Dconventional cutting
118Which of the following has a triangular point on a round bodied needle and is used for dense, tough fibrous tissue such as tendon?
- Ataper cut
- Breverse cutting
- Cspatulated/side cutting
- Dconventional cutting
119Which of the following has a flat body with long side cutting edges and is designed to penetrate between layers such as sclera and cornea and is usually used in ophthalmic procedures?
- Aspatulated/side cutting
- Breverse cutting
- Cround bodided
- Dtaper cut
120?

- Around bodied
- Bcurved cutting
- Creverse cutting
- Dtaper cutting
121?

- Acurved cutting
- Bround bodied
- CCSU spatula
- Dreverse cutting precision point
122?

- Areverse cutting
- Breverse cutting prime
- Ctaper cutting
- DCSU spatula
123?

- Areverse cutting prime
- Btaper cutting
- Creverse cutting prescision point
- Dmicro-point spatula curved
124?

- Ataper cutting
- Breverse cutting precision point
- CCSU spatula
- DSBR spatula
125?

- Areverse cutting precision point
- Bmicro-point spatula curved
- CCSU spatula
- Dround bodied
126?

- Amicro-point spatula curved
- Bround bodied
- Ctaper cutting
- DCSU spatula
127?

- ACSU spatula
- BSBR spatula
- Cround bodied
- Dmicro-point spatula curved
128?

- ASBR spatula
- Breverse cutting
- Ctaper cutting
- Dreverse cutting precision point
129What is the name given to describe the strength needed to break a knot and the security of a knot?
- Aknot security
- Bchatter
- Cmemory
- Dtensile strength
130What is the name given to describe the strength before the material breaks. 'A suture material with high _____ is strong and one with low ____ is weak.
- Atensile strength
- Bknot security
- Ctissue drag
- Dchatter
131What is the name given to describe the lack of smoothness as a throw of a knot is tightened?
- Achatter
- Btissue drag
- Ccapillarity
- Dknot security
132What is the name given to refer to the amount of friction that results from pulling the material through the skin?
- Atissue drag
- Bchatter
- Cknot security
- Dcapillarity
133What is the name given to describe the ability of the material to return to its original shape?
- Amemory
- Btensile strength
- Cknot security
- Dcapillarity
134What is the name given to describe the response of the tissue to suture material?
- Atissue reaction
- Bcapillarity
- Cknot security
- Dchatter
135What is the name given to describe the "wicking" effect, which causes fluids to move along the material? 'Infection can be spread along a material with high _____'.
- Acapillarity
- Bknot security
- Cchatter
- Dmemory
136Which suture material is absorbed by phagocytosis which can cause some tissue reaction?
- Anatural absorbable suture material
- Bsynthetic absorbable suture material
- Cnon-absorbable sutures
- Dmonofilament sutures
137Which suture material is removed by hydrolysis (decomposition using tissue fluids) so there is less tissue reaction?
- Asynthetic absorbable suture material
- Bmonofilament sutures
- Cnatural absorbable suture material
- Dmultifilament sutures
138Which suture material is not phagocytosed or hydrolysed and maintain their tensile strength for more than 60 days and eventually becomes encapsulated within fibrous tissue?
- Anon-absorbable sutures
- Bnatural absorbable suture materials
- Cmonofilament suture materials
- Dsynthetic suture materials
139Which suture material consists of a single strand of fibre with decreased capillarity, less tissue reaction, drag but with high memory?
- Amonofilament sutures
- Bmultifilament sutures
- Cnatural absorbable suture materials
- Dnon-absorbable suture materials
140Which suture material has several strands braided together, increased capillary action, more tissue reaction, more drag and are often coated with wax, teflon or silicon?
- Amultifilament sutures
- Bmonofilament sutures
- Cnon-absorbable suture material
- Dnatural absorbable suture material
141All suture materials have the potential to cause infection when placed in wounds that are contaminated.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
142Which of the following suture materials are least likely to cause infection?
- Amonofilament sutures
- Bmultifilament sutures
- Cnon-absorbable sutures
- Dnatural absorbable sutures
143Which of the following suture material types are viewed as particularly reactive?
- Acatgut
- BPDS
- Cvicryl (polyglactin 910)
- Dmonocryl (poliglecaprone)
144Catgut is...
- Aabsorbable
- Bnon-absorbable
145Polydioxanone (PDS) is...
- Aabsorbable
- Bnon-absorbable
146Poliglecaprone (Monocryl) is...
- Aabsorbable
- Bnon-absorbable
147Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) is...
- Aabsorbable
- Bnon-absorbable
148Polyamide (Nylon) is...
- Anon-absorbable
- Babsorbable
149Polypropylene (Prolene) is...
- Anon-absorbable
- Babsorbable
150Polyesters (e.g.Ethibond) is...
- Anon-absorbable
- Babsorbable
151Silk (e.g.Mersilk) is...
- Anon-absorbable
- Bnon-absorbable (but will be absorbed in approx. 2 years)
- Cabsorbable
152Stainless steel is...
- Anon-absorbable
- Babsorbable
- Cnon-absorbable (but will be absorbed in approx. 2 years)
153Cat gut is...
- Amonofilmanet
- Bmultifilament
- Cboth/either
154Polydioxanone (PDS) is...
- Amonofilament
- Bmultifilament
- Cboth/either
155Poliglecaprone (Monocryl) is...
- Amonofilament
- Bmultifilament
- Cboth/either
156Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) is...
- Amultifilament
- Bmonofilament
- Cboth/either
157Polyamide (Nylon) is...
- Aboth/either
- Bmonofilament
- Cmultifilament
158Polypropylene (Prolene) is...
- Amonofilament
- Bmultifilament
- Cboth/either
159Polyesters (e.g.ethibond) is...
- Amultifilament
- Bmonofilament
- Cboth/either
160Silk (e.g. Mersilk) is...
- Amultifilament
- Bmonofilament
- Cboth/either
161Stainless steel is...
- Aboth/either
- Bmonofilament
- Cmultifilament
162Catgut is...
- Anatural
- Bsynthetic
163Polydioxanone (PDS) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnormal
164Poliglecaprone (Monocryl) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
165Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
166Polyamide (Nylon) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
167Polypropylene (Prolene) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
168Polyesters (e.g. ethibond) is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
169Silk (e.g.Mersilk) is...
- Anatural
- Bsynthetic
170Stainless steel is...
- Asynthetic
- Bnatural
171Which of the following is a natural suture material?
- Acatgut
- Bpolyglactin 910 (vicryl)
- Cpolyesters (e.g.ethibond)
- Dstainless steel
172Which of the following is a natural suture material?
- Asilk (e.g.Mersilk)
- Bpoliglecaprone (Monocryl)
- Cpolyglactin 910 (vicryl)
- Dpolydioxanone (PDS)
173In terms of USP the more zeros the smaller the sutures size.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
174What is the diameter of suture material expressed in?
- Amillimeters (mm)
- Bmgs
- Clbs
- Dmicrometers
1752 metric material (0.2mm) is bigger than 3 metric material (0.3mm)
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
176Which part of a suture is the loop?
- Athe part within the tissue
- Bcomposed of throws
- Cthe cut ends
177Which part of a suture is the knot?
- Acomposed of throws
- Bthe part within the tissue
- Cthe cut ends
178Which part of a suture is the ears?
- Athe cut ends
- Bthe part within the tissue
- Ccomposed of throws
179What is the typical application used for 'straight' shaped needles?

- Askin, subcuticular, purse string
- Beye, microsurgical
- Ceye, fascia, muscle, vascular, plastic, skin, subcuticular
- Dgastrointestinal tract, pelvis, respiratory tract, peritoneum, muscle, urogenital tract
180What is the typical application used for '1/4 circle' shaped needles?

- Aeye, microsurgical
- Beye, fascia, muscle, vascular, plastic, skin, subcuticular
- Cgastrointestinal tract, pelvis, respiratory tract, peritoneum, muscle, urogenital tract
- Doral, eye, anterior segment
181What is the typical application used for '3/8 circle' shaped needles?

- Aeye, fascia, muscle, vascular, plastic, skin, subcuticular
- Burogenital tract, pelvis, oral cavity
- Claparotomy closure, vagina, rectum (per anus)
- Doral, eye, anterior segment
182What is the typical application used for '1/2 circle' shaped needles?
- Agastrointestinal tract, pelvis, respiratory tract, peritoneum, muscle, urogenital tract
- Burogenital tract, pelvis, oral cavity
- Claparotomy closure, vagina, rectum (per anus)
- Doral, eye, anterior segment
183What is the typical application used for '5/8 circle' shaped needles?

- Aurogenital tract, pelvis, oral cavity
- Bskin, subcuticular, purse string
- Ceye, microsurgical
- Deye, fascia, muscle, vascular, plastic, skin, subcuticular
184What is the typical application used for 'J-shape' shaped needles?

- Alaparotomy closure, vagina, rectum (per anus)
- Boral, eye, anterior segment
- Curogenital tract, pelvis, oral cavity
- Deye, microsurgical
185What is the typical application used for 'compound curve' shaped needles?
- Aoral, eye, anterior segment
- Bskin, subcuticular, purse string
- Ceye, microsurgical
- Dgastrointestinal tract, pelvis, respiratory tract, peritoneum, muscle, urogenital tract
186Which of the following knots has one turn on the initial throw?
- Aa square knot
- Ba surgeon's knot
187Which of the following knots has two turns on the initial throw?
- Aa surgeon's knot
- Ba square knot
188What does appositional mean in regards to suture patterns?
- Athe two edges of the incision are brought together flat, meeting each other
- Bthe edges of the incision turn outwards
- Cthe edges of the incision turn inwards
- Da suture that is applied back and forth through the tissues
189What does everting mean in regards to suture patterns?
- Athe edges of the incision turn outwards
- Bthe edges of the incision turn inwards
- Cthe two edges of the incision are brought together flat, meeting each other
- Da suture that is applied back and forth through the tissues
190What does inverting mean in regards to suture patterns?
- Athe edges of the incision turn inwards
- Bthe edges of the incision turn outwards
- Cthe two edges of the incision are brought together flat, meeting each other
- Da suture that is applied back and forth through the tissues
191What does mattress mean in regards to suture patterns?
- Aa suture that is applied back and forth through the tissues
- Bthe two edges of the incision are brought together flat, meeting each other
- Cthe edges of the incision turn outwards
- Dthe edges of the incision turn inwards
192What type of suture pattern is this?

- Asimple interrupted
- Bsimple continuous
- Cford interlocking
- Dvertical mattress
193What type of suture pattern is this?

- Asimple continuous
- Bford interlocking
- Cintradermal/subcuticular
- Dhorizontal mattress
194What type of suture pattern is this?

- Aford interlocking
- Bsimple continuous
- Csimple interrupted
- Dhorizontal mattress
195What type of suture pattern is this?

- Aintradermal/subcuticular
- Bcruciate mattress
- Csimple continuous
- Dhorizontal mattress
196What type of suture pattern is this?

- Acruciate mattress
- Bhorizontal mattress
- Cvertical mattress
- Dford interlocking
197What type of suture pattern is this?

- Ahorizontal mattress
- Bvertical mattress
- Ccruciate mattress
- Dintradermal/subcuticular
198What type of suture pattern is this?

- Avertical mattress
- Bhorizontal mattress
- Csimple continuous
- Dford interlocking
199Which of the following sutures are buried beneath the skin in the dermis?
- Aintradermal/subcuticular
- Bcruciate mattress
- Chorizontal mattress
- Dvertical mattress
200Which of the following is suitable for cartilage?
- Asimple interrupted
- Bhorizonal mattress
- Ccruciate mattress
- Dford interlocking
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