What is another name for a suture ligature?

a. Tie on a passer
b. Stick tie
c. Free tie
d. Kittner


ANS: B
A suture on a needle used for a single stitch is called a stick tie.

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A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

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The abbreviation for the right eye is OS, for the left eye is OD, and for both eyes is OO.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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appropriate care for this injury? A) Cold packs to the face and eyelid B) Gentle pressure over the face and eye C) Gentle cleansing of the eye with sterile water D) Warm packs to the area of swelling

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Which of the following may cause more infant deaths?

A) Baby formula B) Saline solution C) Mother's milk D) Water

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