Which type of suture needle is the most preferable for suturing when a watertight seal is desired, such as with closing the bladder?
  1. Ellipitron
  2. Reverse Cutting
  3. Cutting
  4. Taper
Explanation
Answer: D - A taper suture needle is the most preferable for suturing any organ that requires a watertight seal. Unlike cutting edge needles, taper needles do not cut the tissue, but actually spread it open around the needle.
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