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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Suturing and Suture Removal/Suturing in Low Resource Environments Quiz

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1

A perioperative nurse is preparing to close a routine laceration in a low-resource setting. Several suture sizes are unavailable, but sterile 3-0 Nylon is available. What is the most appropriate approach?

Use the 3-0 Nylon if it is the most appropriate available option for the wound and anatomical location
Delay closure until the exact recommended suture size becomes available, regardless of the wound
Close the wound with any available non-sterile suture material
Use adhesive skin closure strips instead of sutures for every wound

2

Adson toothed forceps are unavailable during suture removal. Which alternative best maintains safe technique?

Use fingers without gloves to improve tactile sensation
Grasp the knot firmly with artery forceps to prevent movement
Use another fine tissue-holding instrument that securely grasps the knot without excessive crushing or slippage
Pull the suture free without lifting the knot

3

A nurse is the only clinician available to perform wound closure in a small rural clinic. Which action best improves safety before beginning the procedure?

Begin the procedure immediately to shorten the patient's waiting time
Organize instruments and supplies in the order they will be used and prepare documentation before starting whenever possible
Open additional sterile supplies throughout the procedure as they become necessary
Omit documentation until the end of the clinical session

4

Which situation is the strongest indication that a patient should be referred rather than managed with local adaptations alone?

Only one brand of suture material is available
Commercial dressings are unavailable, but sterile gauze is available
Portable lighting is being used because ceiling lighting is unavailable
The wound has extensive tissue loss and requires resources or expertise beyond what is available locally

5

A patient lives several hours from the nearest healthcare facility and may have difficulty returning for follow-up after wound closure. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Advise the patient to remove the sutures independently when the wound looks healed
Keep the patient in the facility until the sutures are ready for removal
Delay wound closure until reliable follow-up can be guaranteed
Provide clear verbal and written wound care instructions, explain warning signs requiring urgent review, and arrange follow-up at the most accessible healthcare facility whenever possible

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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
Last edit July 30, 2026 by StandardWikitext bot
Cite as Ian-laurel-1 (2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Suturing and Suture Removal/Suturing in Low Resource Environments Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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