Author Question: Place the steps of suture removal in order. 1 . Count the sutures removed 2 . Gently lift the ... (Read 139 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Place the steps of suture removal in order.
1 . Count the sutures removed
2 . Gently lift the suture away from the tissue
3 . Cut the thread below the knot close to the tissue
4 . Remove the suture
5 . Debride the suture site
a. 5, 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 5, 3, 2, 4
c. 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
d. 2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Question 2

What does it mean to debride the suture site?
a. To cleanse
b. To take sutures out
c. To count the number of sutures placed
d. None of the above

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: The steps of a suture removal are: - Debride the suture site - Gently lift the suture away from the tissue - Cut the thread below the knot close to the tissue - Remove the suture - Count the sutures removed

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: To debride the suture site means to cleanse.