When the Medical Assistant Is Responsible for Cutting the Suture

question 83

Multiple Choice

When the medical assistant is responsible for cutting the suture for the practitioner, which length of the suture material should be left above the knot?

• A) 1 inch
• B) ¾ inch
• C) ½ inch
• D) ¼ inch
• E) ⅛ inch

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