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madam-professor

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Which is an example of a synthetic nonabsorbable polymer?
 
  a. Dermal silk
  b. Surgical cotton
  c. Stainless steel suture
  d. Surgical nylon

Question 2

What type of suture does not separate from the needle unless pulled off intentionally?
 
  a. Double-armed attachment
  b. Permanently swaged needle attachment
  c. Controlled-release needle attachment
  d. Halsted needle



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Nylon is a polyamide polymer derived by chemical synthesis from coal, air, and water. It produces minimal tissue reaction. Nylon has high tensile strength, but it degrades by hydrolysis in tissue at a rate of about 15 to 20 per year. It may be used in all tissues where a nonabsorbable suture is acceptable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The controlled-release needle is secure so that the suture strand will not separate from the needle inadvertently, but it will release rapidly when pulled off intentionally.





 

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