QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, braided - ANS vicryl
Type of suture:
absorbable, synthetic, monofilament - ANS monocryl
Type of suture:
Braided - ANS multifilament
strong
not stiff
high infection risk
Type of suture:
Non-braided - ANS monofilament
less infection risk
loose
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, Type of suture:
Natural non-absorbable - ANS surgical silk
Type of suture:
Synthetic non-absorbable - ANS nylon
polyprolene
What size of suture for:
face - ANS 5-0 or 6-0
What size of suture for:
scalp, upper body, hand, lower body, over joints - ANS 4-0
What size of suture for:
hands - ANS 4-0 or 5-0
What is interrupted the horizontal mattress suture technique best for? - ANS high tension
wounds
palms
feet
over joints
What is interrupted the vertical mattress suture technique best for? - ANS loose or thin skin
When to remove stitches to the:
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