What Should the Nurse Do When Performing Suture or Staple

question 4

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when performing suture or staple removal?

• A)Snip both ends of the sutures.
• B)Apply tension to the suture line to remove the sutures.
• C)Pull the exposed surface of the suture through the tissue below the epidermis.
• D)Apply Steri-Strip if any separation greater than the width of two stitches is present.

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Definitions:

Relay

An electrically operated switch that allows a circuit to be controlled by a low-power signal, or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal.

Contact

An electrical component used to complete or interrupt an electrical circuit.

Jog Pushbutton

A control button on a machine that, when activated, causes the machine to operate at a low speed for short periods, aiding in precise positioning.

Momentary Contact

A switch or relay contact that makes or breaks connection only while being actuated, returning to its original state afterward.