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46. A cutting needle is used when suturing which structure?

A) Skin B) Peritoneum C) Muscles D) Subcutaneous fat

47. A farmer with 10 cm cut wound sustained 12 hours ago. Proper management?

A) Delayed primary suturing B) Immediate suturing C) Secondary suturing D) Subcuticular suturing

48. A young previously healthy patient with pain, redness, serous discharge from appendicectomy wound on 3rd postoperative day. Most likely?

A) Wound infection B) Too tight sutures C) Leak of peritoneal fluid D) Normal event

49. While performing appendicectomy, appendix perforated with local sepsis. Will:

A) Leave peritoneum open, approximate muscles, leave skin open B) Close all layers C) Leave wound completely open D) Close peritoneum only

50. Most important aspect of treatment of infected wound postoperatively is:

A) Suture removal and frequent dressings B) Broad spectrum antibiotics C) Culture and sensitivity D) Local antibiotics