What instrument is used to sew a wound and bring edges together?

• A. Suture
• B. Bandage
• C. Needle
• D. Staple

Answer: (A)

Suture is the material used to close a wound by stitching the edges together, allowing healing to occur. It’s the actual thread that forms the stitches and holds the tissue in place, either absorbable or non-absorbable depending on the situation. While a needle is the tool used to pass the suture through tissue, the concept being tested is the use of suture to sew and bring edges together. Bandages cover wounds but don’t sew; a needle is the instrument used to place sutures, and staples are a different closure method. So the material that accomplishes bringing the edges together through stitching is suture.