Surgical Tech Practice Exam

During which part of a surgical procedure is suture typically placed?

1. Incision

2. Dissection

3. Closure

4. Preparation

The correct answer is: Closure

The correct answer is indeed during the closure phase of a surgical procedure. This is the stage where the surgical site is prepared to be closed after the necessary interventions have been performed. Suturing is performed to secure the tissues, ensuring proper healing and minimizing the risk of infection or complications. In contrast, during the incision phase, the surgeon makes the initial cut to access the surgical area. Dissection refers to the process where tissues are carefully separated to expose the area of interest, and during preparation, the surgical field is sterilized and the patient positioned. These steps are crucial for the procedure, but they do not involve suturing, which is reserved for the closure phase.