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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Suturing and Suture Removal/Selection of Wound Closure Techniques Quiz

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1

A patient has a shallow, linear laceration with healthy wound edges and minimal tension. Which closure technique is generally the most appropriate?

Simple interrupted sutures
Horizontal mattress sutures
Vertical mattress sutures
Layered closure with deep absorbable sutures only

2

A patient has a deep thigh laceration with a subcutaneous cavity but healthy skin edges. Which closure approach is most appropriate?

Close only the skin using continuous sutures
Close the deeper tissue with absorbable sutures before completing skin closure
Close the wound using a subcuticular suture only
Use horizontal mattress sutures alone to compress the wound

3

A laceration crosses the patient's knee, where frequent movement is expected during healing. Which closure technique is most appropriate?

Subcuticular sutures
Continuous (running) sutures
Vertical mattress sutures
Blanket (over-and-over) sutures

4

A perioperative nurse prepares instruments for closure of a facial laceration where cosmetic outcome is a priority. Which preparation best supports the planned closure?

Large-gauge sutures and handheld retractors for deep tissue exposure
Heavy tissue forceps for firm wound edge control
Vertical mattress sutures with large cutting needles
Fine 5-0 or 6-0 sutures with delicate tissue instruments and skin hooks if needed

5

A traumatic laceration has irregular wound edges and varying tissue tension along its length. Which closure technique provides the greatest flexibility for adjusting wound edge approximation?

Continuous (running) sutures
Simple interrupted sutures
Subcuticular sutures
Blanket (over-and-over) sutures

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Part of Skin Closure and Suturing - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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Cite as Ian-laurel-1 (2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Suturing and Suture Removal/Selection of Wound Closure Techniques Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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