The Surgeon Needs a Suture Material That Will Not Degrade

question 22

Multiple Choice

The surgeon needs a suture material that will not degrade over time but becomes encapsulated and supports a tissue structure that will continue to be exposed to pressure and stretching forces throughout the patient's life.These physical properties are best described by a suture that:

• A) is nonabsorbable, has good tensile and knot strength, and is the appropriate diameter for the tissue.
• B) has a large diameter, is nonabsorbable, is highly reactive, and is a monofilament.
• C) is a monofilament, is synthetically manufactured, is absorbable, and has a large diameter.
• D) has good tensile strength, memory, and ease of tying and is absorbable.

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Definitions:

Urine Volume

The quantity of urine excreted by the kidneys over a certain period, often used to assess kidney function.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the renal tubules of the kidney.

Sodium-Hydrogen Antiport

A type of antiporter that exchanges sodium ions for hydrogen ions across the plasma membrane, important in regulating pH and sodium levels.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various bodily functions including conducting nerve impulses and maintaining fluid balance.