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iveyjurea

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Which is a classification of suture?
 
  a. Disposable
  b. Absorbable
  c. Reusable
  d. Resorbable

Question 2

What type of material can be used to retract skin or a vessel?
 
  a. Cotton towel
  b. Thyroid shield
  c. Balfour retractor
  d. Umbilical tape



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Absorbable sutures can be absorbed by living mammalian tissue. Nonabsorbable suture material resists enzymatic digestion or absorption in living tissue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A nonabsorbable suture, umbilical tape, vessel loop, or aneurysm needle can be used to retract.




iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


anyusername12131

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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