CFA CFA Wound Closure & Dressing Techniques

Question 1

What is the first layer closed during abdominal wound closure?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

Answer

Skin

Answer

Subcutaneous tissue

Answer

Fascia

Question 2

Which suture material is most appropriate for peritoneal closure?

Accepted Answer

Polyglycolic acid (Vicryl)

Answer

Silk

Answer

Polypropylene (Prolene)

Answer

Stainless steel

Question 3

Which closure technique places sutures beneath the skin surface to minimize visible scarring?

Accepted Answer

Subcuticular closure

Answer

Interrupted sutures

Answer

Running mattress sutures

Answer

Figure-of-eight sutures

Question 4

What stapling device is used specifically for skin closure?

Accepted Answer

Skin stapler

Answer

TA stapler

Answer

GIA stapler

Answer

LDS stapler

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of retention (stay) sutures?

Accepted Answer

Provide additional support for high-tension wounds

Answer

Close the peritoneum

Answer

Mark the surgical site

Answer

Approximate subcutaneous fat

Question 6

When should wound edge undermining be performed before closure?

Accepted Answer

When there is excessive tension on wound edges

Answer

When tissue is infected

Answer

For all wounds routinely

Answer

When absorbable sutures are used