Which Type of Suture Needle Is Used on Friable Tissue

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which type of suture needle is used on friable tissue such as liver or kidney?

• A) blunt
• B) cutting
• C) taper
• D) trocar

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Definitions:

Neutral Atom

An atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall electric charge.

Protons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of atoms, with a positive electric charge.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge that circle around an atom's nucleus.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.