Practice Board Quiz

What is the purpose of the hook in the cup on the practice board?

• To hold the practice board steady

• For deep ties

• To store extra rubber bands

• To measure the length of the ties

What type of ties is the other hook on the practice board designed for?

• Complex ties

• Superficial ties

• Adjustable ties

• Permanent ties

What material are the bands on the practice board made of?

• Silicone

• Plastic

• Latex rubber

• Nylon

What is considered an art in surgery due to the need for dexterity and speed?

• The use of surgical instruments

• Tying knots

• Performing incisions

• Applying bandages

According to the text, how many different types of knots are described in THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNOTS?

• More than 1,400

• More than 1,000

• More than 1,200

• More than 1,500

What has been a significant change in suture materials according to the research and refinements mentioned?

• Decrease in the variety of materials

• Use of heavier materials

• Introduction of natural and synthetic materials

• Reduction in the number of suture types

What is the primary purpose of the KNOT TYING MANUAL by ETHICON, INC?

• To provide a historical overview of surgical techniques

• To assist in the training of medical personnel in knot tying and suture handling

• To promote ETHICON products exclusively

• To discuss the financial aspects of surgery

What is the primary purpose of the purple working strand in demonstrating basic knots?

• To differentiate the two halves of the strand visually

• To increase the strength of the knot

• To make the knot more secure

• To reduce the friction of the knot

Which type of knot is described as a completed tension knot?

• Simple knot

• Square knot

• Surgeon’s or Friction knot

• Loop knot

What characteristic of multifilament sutures provides a high coefficient of friction, allowing the knots to remain tied down?

• The smoothness of the suture

• The twisted construction of the material

• The color of the suture

• The speed of tying the knot