Basic Suturing and Wound Management
Self-assessment questions
Question 1Which of the following is true regarding animal bites and farming injuries?
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They should be treated the same as any other injury.
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They always require extensive debridement.
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They are at high risk for infection, so require careful cleaning and irrigation and may be best managed by not suturing.
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They are best sutured and treated with antibiotics.
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Question 2:Which of the following is true regarding toothed forceps?
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They are considered more traumatic to the tissues than non-toothed forceps.
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They are considered less traumatic to the tissues than non-toothed forceps.
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They can substitute as a needle driver if necessary.
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They should not be used in management of simple lacerations.
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Question 3Groups at risk for inadequate primary immunization against tetanus include which of the following?
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School-aged children
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Elderly patients and immigrants
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Alcoholics
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Pregnant females
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Question 4Which of the following is true regarding sutures?
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a 6-O is stronger than a 4-O
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a 6-O is larger than a 4-O
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a 4-O is stronger than a 6-O
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a 4-O is smaller than a 6-O
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