NAVTA Practice Test

The correct answer is D. PDS. PDS (Polydioxanone) is a type of absorbable suture material. Absorbable sutures are broken down by the body over time and do not require removal after a certain period. PDS is often used in tissues that require a more extended period of wound support, as it can maintain its strength for a more extended period before being absorbed by the body.

In contrast, options A and B refer to the size of the suture material, with 2-0 and 4-0 being specific sizes of sutures. These sizes relate to the diameter and tensile strength of the suture strands but do not indicate whether the suture is absorbable or non-absorbable.

Option C, Cutting, is not a type of suture material but rather a specific type of suture needle. Cutting needles have a triangular cutting edge on the outer curvature and are typically used for suturing skin or other tough tissues that require precision in penetrating.

Therefore, out of the given options, only option D, PDS, is the correct answer as it represents an absorbable type of suture material.