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Veterinary Technician Exam Practice Questions

Category - Surgical

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Aside from the obvious, why is choosing the correct size suture important to a successful surgical outcome?

Larger sutures offer a mechanical advantage over smaller sutures.
Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation.
Relative knot security increases as the suture size increases.
Oversized sutures will strengthen a wound by ensuring good tissue opposition.

Explanation

Answer: B - Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation. Suture size also affects knot security, which decreases as the suture size increases.

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