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Plastics Flashcards

1
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how many layers does the epidermis contain?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

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d. 5

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a graft containing epidermis and only a portion of the dermis is called a:
a. split-thickness graft
b. full-thickness wolfe graft
c. composite graft
d. full-thickness pinch graft

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a. split-thickness graft

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3
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microtia refers to:
a. protrusion of the external ear
b. underdeveloped external ear
c. total absence of the external ear
d. large external ear

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b. underdeveloped external ear

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syndactyly refers to:
a. an extra digit
b. an absent digit
c. webbing of the digits
d. an ear protrusion

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c. webbing of the digits

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5
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a facelift is termed as:
a. blepharoplasty
b. mentoplasty
c. rhytidectomy
d. lipectomy

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c. rhytidectomy

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6
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which muscle is utilized to erect a TRAM flap in breast reconstruction?
a. latissimus dorsi
b. transverse rectus abdominis
c. pectoralis major
d. pectoralis minor

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b. transverse rectus abdominis

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7
Q

the most widely used method of scar revision next to scar removal is:
a. chemical peel
b. sanding
c. Z-plasty
d. planning

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c. Z-plasty

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a scar that is hypertrophic and bulbous and usually does not reduce over time is a/an:
a. papilloma
b. keloid
c. eschar
d. nevus

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b. keloid

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9
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burned tissue that is nonelastic and may constrict underlying structures is:
a. eschar
b. split-thickness
c. keloid
d. none of the above

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a. eschar

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10
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the skin provides which of the following vital functions?
a. protects underlying tissues and organs
b. excretes organic waste and stores nutrients
c. excretes water and dissipates heat as a means of thermoregulation
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

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11
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the most common type of skin cancer is:
a. basal cell
b. melanoma
c. squamous cell
d. nevi

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a. basal cell

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a graft transferred from one individual to another is a/an:
a. hemograft
b. porcine
c. autograft
d. allograft

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d. allograft

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13
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a graft made up of tissue taken from one species and grafted to another species is:
a. homograft
b. autograft
c. xenograft
d. allograft

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c. xenograft

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14
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removal of nonviable tissue from a nonhealing or traumatic wound is known as:
a. debridement
b. undermining
c. grafting
d. mohs surgery

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a. debridement

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15
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a mentoplasty involves augmentation of:
a. chin
b. lips
c. ears
d. nose

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a. chin

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16
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macromastia in males is referred to as:
a. accessory
b. gynecomastia
c. small breasts
d. none of the above

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b. gynecomastia

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17
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a panniculectomy is:
a. a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin & fat from the lower abdomen
b. also known as an abdominoplasty
c. a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin & fat & to tighten the muscle in the abdomen wall
d. also known as a tummy tuck

A

a. a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin & fat from the lower abdomen

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18
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in order to reduce friction between the skin and the blade of the dermatome, the site is prepped with:
a. methylene blue
b. betadine
c. chloraprep
d. mineral oil

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d. mineral oil

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19
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place the following layers in the correct order from most superficial to the deepest layer: 1) subcutaneous, 2) muscle, 3) fascia, and 4) skin
a. 4,1,3,2
b. 1,2,3,4
c. 3,1,2,4
d. 2,3,1,4

A

a. 4,1,3,2

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20
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when using the rule of nines burn assessment chart, what percentage is given to both legs together front and back?
a. 9%
b. 18%
c. 27%
d. 36%

A

d. 36%

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21
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what burn is characterized by a white pearly skin appearance and includes all of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue?
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth

A

c. third

22
Q

what burn is characterized by destruction of skin, muscle, tendons, vessels, and bone?
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth

A

d. fourth

23
Q

a pedicle flap is:
a. a graft that included the epidermis and part of the dermis
b. a full-thickness graft that does not remain attached to the blood supply
c. a full-thickness skin graft that remains attached to an area where it continues to receive blood supply
d. a graft that only removes the epidermis

A

c. a full-thickness skin graft that remains attached to an area where it continues to receive blood supply

24
Q

the most aggressive skin cancer that can spread to other organs is:
a. basal cell
b. melanoma
c. squamous cell
d. nevus

A

b. melanoma

25
Q

what procedure is performed to increase the size of the breasts?
a. augmentation mammoplasty
b. mastopexy
c. transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
d. both a & b

A

a. augmentation mammoplasty

26
Q

the procedure performed to reduce the size of extremely large breasts is termed:
a. mastopexy
b. simple mastectomy
c. reduction mammoplasty
d. modified radical mastectomy

A

c. reduction mammoplasty

27
Q

dermatochalasis is the diagnosis for what procedure?
a. rhytidectomy
b. microtia repair
c. blepharoplasty
d. mastopexy

A

c. blepharoplasty

28
Q

which of the following pertain(s) to liposuction?
a. tumescent solution is used
b. it can be performed on the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs
c. compression dressing are applied
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

29
Q

the burn classification that is characterized by a dry, pearly white, or charred-appearing surface is:
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth

A

c. third

30
Q

inflammation is characterized by pain, redness, heat swelling, and loss of function. The redness can be attributed to:
a. serum brought into the area
b. constriction of capillaries
c. vasodilation bringing more blood to the area
d. heat from metabolic reaction

A

c. vasodilation bringing more blood to the area

31
Q

a cicatrix is:
a. an abscess
b. a scar
c. pus
d. a wound

A

b. a scar

32
Q

why is a mesh device used on a skin graft?
a. it attaches skin to the donor site
b. it expands the size of the skin graft by making small cuts in the graft
c. it prevents scaring
d. it makes the skin graft thicker

A

b. it expands the size of the skin graft by making small cuts in the graft

33
Q

a band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomical surfaces that are normally separate from each other is called:
a. keloid
b. adhesion
c. cicatrix
d. dehiscence

A

b. adhesion

34
Q

arrange the 3 phrases of wound healing in the correct order: 1) proliferation, 2) inflammatory, and 3) remodeling
a. 1,2,3
b. 3,2,1
c. 2,3,1
d. 2,1,3

A

d. 2,1,3

35
Q

a wound is described as ___ when there is a collection of pus around the incision:
a. hematoma
b. suppurative
c. granulation
d. dehiscence

A

b. suppurative

36
Q

what would be used to confirm adequate blood supply to the pedicel flap during the TRAM flap procedure?
a. nerve simulator
b. doppler
c. pulse oximeter
d. stethoscope

A

b. doppler

37
Q

for which procedure would the surgeon require a sterile tattoo machine?
a. cleft lip repair
b. endoscopic brow lift
c. nipple reconstruction
d. reduction mammoplasty

A

c. nipple reconstruction

38
Q

tissue breakdown at the wound margins is:
a. adhesion
b. hematoma
c. debridement
d. dehiscence

A

d. dehiscence

39
Q

to promote wound healing, a surgical wound must have all of the following requisites EXCEPT:
a. suture closure of dead space
b. drains to remove fluid of air
c. a moderate tight dressing
d. loose sutures

A

d. loose sutures

40
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tensile strength of a wound refers to:
a. suture strength
b. the ability of tissue to resist rupture
c. wound contraction
d. tissue approximation

A

b. the ability of tissue to resist rupture

41
Q

if tissue is approximated too tightly, it can cause:
a. ischemia
b. excessive scar tissue
c. keloids
d. adhesions

A

a. ischemia

42
Q

malar implants are inserted into the:
a. chin
b. cheeks
c. eyelids
d. forehead

A

b. cheeks

43
Q

a rhinoplasty is:
a. nose job
b. facelift
c. cheek implants
d. brow lift

A

a. nose job

44
Q

an ulcer site is commonly found:
a. sacrum
a. ischium
c. heel
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

45
Q

what are natural lines in the skin that are used as landmarks for plastic surgeons to provide optimum cosmetic results?
a. keloids
b. langer’s
c. lund
d. browder

A

b. langer’s

46
Q

a dressing that is held in place by long suture ends crisscrossed and tied is called a:
a. passive dressing
b. strip closure
c. proxi-strip
d. stent

A

d. stent

47
Q

which graft is derived from pig tissue?
a. feline
b. bovine
c. porcine
d. allograft

A

c. porcine

48
Q

what bandage affect the process of exsanguination of a limb prior to the use of a tourniquet?
a. kling
b. elastoplast
c. esmarch
d. ace

A

c. esmarch

49
Q

the large scar with a raised, nodular, & reddish appearance is termed:
a. cicatrix
b. keloid
c. hypertrophic
d. eschar

A

b. keloid

50
Q

all of the following rules cover handling of prosthetic devices plastic surgery procedure EXCEPT:
a. powder must be wiped from gloves before handling
b. prosthesis must be dried completely before implanting it
c. gloved must be used to prevent skin oils from causing inflammatory response
d. prosthesis must be placed on lint-free surface to sterilize

A

b. prosthesis must be dried completely before implanting it

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