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joblessjake

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures?
 a. to facilitate easy postop suture removal
  b. to prevent sutures from cutting into the skin
  c. to stabilize heavy dressings without use of tape
  d. to prevent dressings from touching the suture line

Question 2

Which suture is MOST inert in tissue?
 a. chromic gut
  b. plain gut
  c. stainless steel
  d. surgical silk


bookworm410

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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