Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Wound Care and Soft Tissue Management 3

Question 1

Which of the following suture materials is classified as absorbable and does not require removal?

Accepted Answer

Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)

Answer

Nylon (Ethilon)

Answer

Polypropylene (Prolene)

Answer

Stainless steel wire

Question 2

Before removing a surgical drain from a post-operative orthopaedic wound, what is the most important prerequisite action?

Accepted Answer

Confirm a physician order for drain removal

Answer

Flush the drain with sterile saline

Answer

Apply a pressure dressing before removal

Answer

Remove all sutures from the wound edges first

Question 3

A post-surgical hematoma forming beneath a wound should be managed by which action?

Accepted Answer

Notifying the surgeon immediately

Answer

Monitoring without action if small

Answer

Applying warm compresses to the area

Answer

Independently aspirating the hematoma with a needle

Question 4

Which clinical finding is the defining characteristic of wound dehiscence?

Accepted Answer

Separation of wound edges

Answer

Surrounding erythema and warmth

Answer

Serosanguineous drainage from the wound

Answer

Mild swelling at the incision line

Question 5

In the RICE protocol for acute soft tissue injuries, what does the letter 'E' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Elevation

Answer

Resistance exercises

Answer

External support

Answer

Exercise

Question 6

Which type of abnormal scar is characterized by excessive collagen growth that extends beyond the original wound boundary?

Accepted Answer

Keloid

Answer

Atrophic scar

Answer

Hypertrophic scar

Answer

Contracture scar