Author Question: Which is a component used to classify surgical needles? a. Color b. Length c. Point d. ... (Read 32 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Which is a component used to classify surgical needles?

a. Color
b. Length
c. Point
d. Neck

Question 2

Which is a handling consideration when working with surgical gut and collagen sutures?

a. Before use, allow the alcohol in the packet to evaporate.
b. Pull the suture straight before handing it up on a needle holder.
c. Soak suture in saline before use.
d. Avoid spilling the fluid within the suture packet onto the sterile field.

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All needles have three components, they are classified according to the type of point they have cutting, taper, and blunt.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Avoid spilling the fluid within the suture packet onto the sterile field; do not remove the suture from the packet until ready to use the stitch to avoid having the alcohol evaporate; dip the strand momentarily in saline to soften it slightly; unwind the strand carefully before handing it up; do not pull or stretch the suture, which will weaken it.