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brutforce

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What type of needle has a slit from inside the eye to the end of the needle through which the suture strand is drawn?
 
  a. Single-armed needle
  b. Permanently swaged needle
  c. French eye needle
  d. Cutting needle

Question 2

What type of device is used to span an incision?
 
  a. Bumper
  b. Bolster
  c. Bridge
  d. Buttons or beads



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sailorcrescent

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A French eye needle has a slit from the inside of the eye to the end of the needle through which the suture strand is drawn. French eye needles are generally used with pliable braided materials.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bridges are plastic devices placed on the skin to span the incision. Bumpers are used on the skin surface to prevent irritation. Bolsters distribute tension of retention sutures.




brutforce

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent


smrtceo

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

 

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