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Quiz 2: Suturing and Suture Removal - ECSACONM

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Use the quiz below to check your understanding of the material.

Instructions

Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

Which closure method is most appropriate for a long, clean surgical incision with low infection risk?

Horizontal mattress
Continuous (running)
Vertical mattress
Simple interrupted

2

During suture removal, which step prevents contamination and minimizes tissue trauma?

Cutting both sides of the knot to ensure easy removal
Lifting the knot with forceps and cutting close to the skin surface
Pulling sutures straight through without lifting the knot
Cutting the suture midway between knots

3

A wound over the knee joint requires a closure technique that can resist movement and tension. Which option is most appropriate?

Simple interrupted
Continuous (running)
Vertical mattress
Subcuticular

4

A patient returns 48 hours after closure with mild redness 2 mm from the wound edge and slight clear drainage. What should the nurse do?

Report findings as an early infection requiring urgent review
Document findings as normal early healing and continue routine care
Apply antibiotics and delay reassessment for one week
Remove all sutures immediately

5

A patient has a deep thigh laceration with a cavity that creates dead space. Which closure approach is most appropriate?

Layered closure with absorbable sutures followed by skin sutures
Delayed closure with skin staples only
Subcuticular closure to improve cosmetic outcome
Single-layer skin closure with continuous sutures


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Part of Suturing and Suture Removal - ECSACONM#Module Self Assessment
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created October 21, 2025 by KatKor
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Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz 2: Suturing and Suture Removal - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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