Deck 29: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Question 1

During an open brow lift, a ________ is used to elevate the periosteum off the cranium to the level of the superior orbital rims.

A) rigid cannula
B) periosteal elevator
C) retractor
D) pin cutter

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The procedure performed to remove excess skin and adipose tissue from the abdominal wall is called a _________.

A) rhytidectomy
B) panniculectomy
C) blepharoplasty
D) mentoplasty

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Grafts that are raised from the donor site but are not severed free are called ________ grafts.

A) pedicle
B) free
C) split-thickness
D) progressive

Answer 3

A

Question 4

During cheek augmentation, the incision is ________.

A) intraoral
B) intranasal
C) in the subcuticular space
D) in the supratarsal crease

Question 5

A surgical technique in which a plane of tissue is created or an existing tissue plane is lifted, such as skin from the fascia, is called _______________.

A) stent
B) plicate
C) undermine
D) debridement

Question 6

A graft derived from live tissue-human or animal-is called a(n) __________________.

A) autograft
B) allograft
C) biological graft
D) synthetic graft

Question 7

Panniculectomy is performed to remove excess skin and adipose tissue from the _________.

A) arms
B) abdomen
C) cheeks
D) jowls

Question 8

A rhytidectomy is typically known as a __________.

A) scar revision
B) breast enhancement
C) face lift
D) nose job

Question 9

Protecting underlying tissues and organs, excreting organic waste, and storing of nutrients are functions of ________________.

A) adipose tissue
B) scar formation
C) mammary system
D) the integumentary system

Question 10

During a lower lid blepharoplasty, the initial incision is made in the ________.

A) canthi of the eye
B) cornea of the eye
C) supraciliary region
D) subciliary region

Question 11

The most superficial layer of the epidermis is called the stratum _________.

A) corneum
B) granulosum
C) spinosum
D) germinativum

Question 12

During removal of a superficial lesion, the skin edges are retracted with a(n) _______________________.

A) Army-Navy retractor
B) Beckman self-retaining retractor
C) double- or single-prong skin hook
D) Gelpi self-retaining retractor

Question 13

When performing a breast augmentation with an implant, the surgeon creates a pocket under the __________________ to receive the implant.

A) trapezius
B) rectus
C) pectoralis minor
D) pectoralis major

Question 14

Augmentation is a surgical procedure in which the _____ of a structure is _____.

A) shape; changed
B) size; enlarged
C) size; reduced
D) surface; aligned

Question 15

Skin grafts that consist of the epidermis and a portion of the papillary dermis are called ________ grafts.

A) pedicle
B) split-thickness
C) full-thickness
D) composite

Question 16

Third-degree burns develop _________, which is devitalized, nonelastic tissue adhering to the wound site.

A) bilobate
B) eschar
C) plicate
D) imbricate

Question 17

A malar augmentation is a procedure used to enlarge the __________.

A) lips
B) eyebrows
C) cheeks
D) chin

Question 18

____________ are grafts that were harvested from donors and preserved by the tissue bank until needed.

A) Allografts
B) Autografts
C) Composite grafts
D) Xenografts

Question 19

When performing an otoplasty, the incision is made in the _______ area.

A) lower jaw
B) temporal
C) postauricular
D) preauricular

Question 20

Mentoplasty is the augmentation of the _________.

A) cheeks
B) forehead
C) chin
D) lips

Question 21

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Performed to excise the excess abdominal wall skin

Question 22

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Performed to rejuvenate an aging face

Question 23

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Usually performed after significant weight loss

Question 24

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Performed to reconstruct the breast without the use of implants

Question 25

Full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) contains ____________.

A) only the dermis
B) both dermis and epidermis
C) one remodeled structure
D) two or more types of tissues

Question 26

A dermatome is used to harvest a large _____ skin graft.

A) full thickness
B) split-thickness
C) composite
D) biosynthetic

Question 27

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
Rigid cannulas that are connected to large-bore suction tubing

Question 28

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Requires the use of a tissue expander under certain conditions

Question 29

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Performed to treat macromastia

Question 30

____________ is the surgical removal of dead skin, debris, and infection material from a wound.

A) Debridement
B) Escharotomy
C) Fasciotomy
D) Allograft

Question 31

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
Used to increase the surface area of grafted skin by puncturing holes into the skin graft

Question 32

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
A stent dressing is used

Question 33

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
Used to aerate a skin graft

Question 34

Choose from the specialty procedures and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Mammoplasty
b.Panniculectomy
c.Rhytidectomy
d.Skin graft
Performed to change the size of the breast

Question 35

Aesthetic surgery, also called ____________ surgery , is performed to improve the appearance but does not always address function.

A) cosmetic
B) basic
C) Mohs
D) synthetic

Question 36

Sharp dissection is performed with _______ or fine Metzenbaum scissors and toothed tissue forceps.

A) tenotomy
B) Mayo
C) rongeur
D) elevator

Question 37

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
The corneal, pretrichial, or direct approach may be used

Question 38

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
Used to take autograft skin

Question 39

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Liposuction
b.Laser
c.Mesher
d.Dermatome
e.Brow lift
Aspiration of adipose tissue

Question 40

The ____________ is the outer layer of the skin.

A) eschar
B) epidermis
C) keloid
D) dermis