Weeks 1-3

Question 1

Originally, what was the main aim for plastic surgeons

Answer 1

return function as best they could.

Question 2

what is the halo effect?

Answer 2

When we make a slit second judgement based on physical looks

Question 3

What is Cephalopmetry?

Answer 3

The study and measurement of the skull and associated structures.

Question 4

What is Anthropometry?

Answer 4

The study of measurements and relationships between anatomical structures.

Question 5

What does the “Golden ratio” or “Divine proportion” refer to?

Answer 5

The Phi measurement.

Question 6

What is the role of a circulating nurse?

Answer 6

coordinating activities before, during & after surgery. Also control the physical and emotional atmosphere in the OR.

Question 7

Who is the “patients advocate” during the surgery and will provide family members with updates?

Answer 7

The circulating nurse

Question 8

What is the First assistant?

Answer 8

A person working under the direction of the surgeon to ensure the site is visible at all times, controls bleeding, assists wound closure & dressing application.

Question 9

What is the scrub nurse responsible for?

Answer 9

surgical asepsis during procedure, passing instruments & supplies to the surgeon.

Question 10

What temp should the surgical site be kept at?

Answer 10

18-22 deg

Question 11

What are surgical instruments made of?

Answer 11

stainless steel, titanium or vitallium

Question 12

How long does a surgical hand wash take?

Answer 12

5 mins, then 3 mins for any following washes

Question 13

Who is responsible for alerting sterile members of a break in asepsis?

Answer 13

The scrub nurse.

Question 14

What order is the gowning procedure?

Answer 14

Face mask & hair cap, hand scrub, sterile gown (with help of circulating nurse), gloves.

Question 15

briefly describe closed gloving…

Answer 15

having your hands inside the grown to put gloves on

Question 16

describe open gloving…

Answer 16

hands outside the gown.

Question 17

When was anesthesiology first used?

Answer 17

mid 1800’s

Question 18

What is local anaestheic?

Answer 18

infiltration of the localized site, to remove the sensation of pain.

Question 19

Where do you inject local anesthetic?

Answer 19

the nerve plexus or singular nerve

Question 20

What is MAC?

Answer 20

Monitored anesthesia care

Question 21

Explain MAC…

Answer 21

Patient is given sedation through IV & local to the area being treated. Only deep pain stimulus will elicit a response.

Question 22

What is general anesthesia?

Answer 22

A drug induced loss of consciousness.

Question 23

What are the four components to general anesthesia?

Answer 23

amnesia, analgesia, muscle relaxation & reduced sympathetic nerve system response.

Question 24

What are the 3 stages involved in general anesthesia?

Answer 24

Induction, maintenance & emergence.

Question 25

How is general anesthesia maintained?

Answer 25

through Iv, ventilation or a combo of both.

Question 26

what is the prefix pexy?

Answer 26

fixation.

Question 27

what is the prefix plasty?

Answer 27

surgical repair, reform

Question 28

what is the prefix ectomy?

Answer 28

cutting out, removal… (lumpectomy)

Question 29

What does a prefix mean?

Answer 29

add meaning to a stem word (EG color, size, location)

Question 30

What is the difference between a graft and a flap?

Answer 30

A flap as its own blood supply, where a graft needs to revascularize

Question 31

What is a isograft?

Answer 31

twin to twin graft.

Question 32

what is a allograft?

Answer 32

same species, cadarvars

Question 33

Do FTSG or STSGrafts have a higher chance of immediate contracture

Answer 33

full thickness, due to the higher amounts of elastin in the graft.

Question 34

when does plasmatic imbibition (diffusion of nutrients to the wound bed) occur?

Answer 34

24-48 hours.

Question 35

What causes graft failure?

Answer 35

fluid accumulation, shear forces, infection.

Question 36

Can your graft grow hair?

Answer 36

full thickness can.

Question 37

Where will you usually use FTSG?

Answer 37

Where function is needed. Face & hands.

Question 38

what is a free flap?

Answer 38

Where a flap is completely removed and reattached with micro surgical techniques.

Question 39

What are some important characteristics for surgical tools?

Answer 39

non glare, non magnetic, ergonomical & have a good feel to them,

Question 40

What can wounds be closed with? (4)

Answer 40

sutures, steri strips, glue or staples