Clamps, ligatures, and clips are all examples of mechanical means of hemostasis.

The human body is extremely efficient in its ability to recover from trauma. The patient’s surgical wound starts healing ____.

____ is/are tubing through which retention sutures are threaded to prevent them from cutting into the patient’s skin.

The surgical gown is considered sterile from________.

A suture that causes little or no tissue reaction is said to be inert.

A hematoma may become a reservoir for infection. If continuous production of serum or serosanguineous fluid is anticipated, a(n) ____ is used during wound closure.

Control release sutures enable the surgeon to place sutures rapid succession.

Sterile items and individuals may ____.

Retention sutures are used in areas where minimal wound support is needed.

The edges of a wrapper are considered sterile.