https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/708/sutures-needles-amp-materialsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/708/sutures-needles-amp-materialsTue, 21 Apr 2009 09:30:41 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:3109e9aa-c486-41b6-87ba-d663db1b616eArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/708/sutures-needles-amp-materials#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 9:30:41 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <p>Note: Those questions marked with an asterisk are not essential for NVQ level 3, but may be useful for further study or Diploma candidates. </p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List 5 ways in which suture materials are categorised. </li> <li>List 4 examples of absorbable suture materials. </li> <li>Of your answers to Q1, which is the odd one out and why? </li> <li>Chromic catgut has been treated with chromium salts. Why? </li> <li>In addition to catgut, can you name 2 other natural suture materials? </li> <li>List 4 examples of non-absorbable suture materials. </li> <li>List 3 examples of coated suture materials. </li> <li>List 3 examples of braided suture materials. </li> <li>List 4 examples of monofilament suture materials. </li> <li>How are suture materials usually sterilised? </li> <li>Can you list 4 factors to be taken into account when choosing a suture material? </li> <li>For what purpose might you use staples, monofilament nylon or polypropylene? </li> <li>For what purpose might you use polydioxanone, polyglactin 910 or polyglycolic acid? </li> <li>Suggest a material suitable for suturing the bladder. </li> <li>Suggest a material suitable for suturing muscle. </li> <li>* Suggest 4 suitable uses for polypropylene (Prolene). </li> <li>How are suture needles classified? </li> <li>List 3 factors that determine the strength of a suture needle. </li> <li>Why should bent suture needles be discarded rather than attempts made to straighten them? </li> <li>List important factors concerned with the use of needle holders. </li> <li>* Suggest a suitable type and size of needle for the suturing of an intestinal incision in a rabbit. </li> <li>Describe a reverse cutting needle. </li> <li>What is the most likely cause of the bending of a needle? </li> <li>What is the main advantage of a tapercut needle? </li> <li>* When might the use of a trocar point needle be indicated? </li> <li>* When might the use of a micropoint needle be indicated? </li> <li>Why is it that a needle should be as close as possible in diameter to that of the suture? </li> <li>Name the suture pattern most likely to lead to complete wound breakdown. </li> <li>When might the use of simple interrupted sutures be indicated? </li> <li>When might the use of simple continuous sutures be indicated? </li> <li>What suture patterns are ideal for the closure of skin wounds under moderate tension? </li> <li>What is another name for a swaged needle? </li> <li>After what period are non-absorbable skin sutures usually removed? </li> <li>You are asked to remove the sutures from a bitch 10 days following ovariohysterectomy. The wound appears closed, but is quite red and sore as a result of her licking. What would you recommend? </li> <li>Give 3 alternatives to sutures. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>