Sutures, Sutures, Everywhere!

Front

Why do we always make our first stitch in the middle of the wound?

Back

In order to close the widest part of the wound first

Front

When making a suture knot, how many times should a surgeon wrap the thread around the forceps?

Back

Twice

Front

When making a suture knot, should a surgeon pull the lead or the tail with the forceps?

Back

Tail

Front

True or false:

When making sutures, we cut the thread after every stitch.

Back

True

Front

The types of sutures that we made in class are called:

Back

Interrupted stitch

Front

Why might a real-life surgeon make marks at the start and end of a patient's wound?

Back

In order to keep the sutures straight and accurate

Front

What must the surgeon's wrist do as he or she pushes a needle into patient's skin?

Back

Rotate

Front

What is this tool called?

Back

Forceps

Front

What is the medicine called that puts a patient to sleep before surgery?

Back

Anesthesia

Front

Why would a surgeon lightly pull apart a patient's wound before making the first stitch?

Back

To check the depth of the wound