Question 1

Which of the following statements describing variations of polydactyly is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition mainly involves the carpal and metacarpal bones. 
B)  The digits of the hands or feet may be involved. 
C)  The fifth finger duplications are the most common. 
D)  The duplication can be a partial digit or a complete additional digit. 
A)  The condition mainly involves the carpal and metacarpal bones. 
B)  The digits of the hands or feet may be involved. 
C)  The fifth finger duplications are the most common. 
D)  The duplication can be a partial digit or a complete additional digit. A

Question 2

Which cosmetic procedure is performed for micrognathia?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  blepharoplasty 
C)  mentoplasty 
D)  otoplasty 
A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  blepharoplasty 
C)  mentoplasty 
D)  otoplasty C

Question 3

How many degree classifications of skin burns are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five C

Question 4

Which term describes the thumb side of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal 
B)  radial 
C)  volar 
D)  ulnar 
A)  dorsal 
B)  radial 
C)  volar 
D)  ulnar

Question 5

Which cranial nerve must NOT be compromised by retractor placement during rhytidectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  fifth (V) 
B)  sixth (VI) 
C)  seventh (VII) 
D)  eighth (VIII) 
A)  fifth (V) 
B)  sixth (VI) 
C)  seventh (VII) 
D)  eighth (VIII)

Question 6

"Cupid's bow" is reconstructed in which of the following procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  cleft lip repair 
B)  malar implants 
C)  nipple recreation 
D)  syndactyly release 
A)  cleft lip repair 
B)  malar implants 
C)  nipple recreation 
D)  syndactyly release

Question 7

Which of the following letters represents the incisional configuration MOST commonly used for scar revision procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  C 
B)  H 
C)  U 
D)  Z 
A)  C 
B)  H 
C)  U 
D)  Z

Question 8

Abdominoplasty procedures cannot be performed on patients who have undergone cesarean sections, due to excessive adhesions in the lower abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of specialized retractor enhances visualization in many breast and abdominoplasty procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bookwalter 
B)  fiber-optic 
C)  Greenberg 
D)  Weitlaner 
A)  Bookwalter 
B)  fiber-optic 
C)  Greenberg 
D)  Weitlaner

Question 10

Cheiloplasty and palatoplasty are corrective procedures for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast prolapse 
B)  cleft lip and palate 
C)  conjoined fingers 
D)  drooping and baggy eyelids 
A)  breast prolapse 
B)  cleft lip and palate 
C)  conjoined fingers 
D)  drooping and baggy eyelids

Question 11

Which of the following terms is more commonly referred to as a full face lift?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which procedure is performed for dermachalasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  blepharoplasty 
C)  mentoplasty 
D)  otoplasty 
A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  blepharoplasty 
C)  mentoplasty 
D)  otoplasty

Question 13

Which epidermal stratum is present only on the palms of hands and soles of feet?

Accepted Answer

A)  basale 
B)  corneum 
C)  granulosum 
D)  lucidum 
A)  basale 
B)  corneum 
C)  granulosum 
D)  lucidum

Question 14

Which epidermal stratum is the outermost layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  basale 
B)  corneum 
C)  granulosum 
D)  lucidum 
A)  basale 
B)  corneum 
C)  granulosum 
D)  lucidum

Question 15

Crescent, Benelli, and Benelli-lollipop lifts are techniques used during:

Accepted Answer

A)  mastopexy 
B)  rhinoplasty 
C)  rhytidectomy 
D)  blepharoplasty 
A)  mastopexy 
B)  rhinoplasty 
C)  rhytidectomy 
D)  blepharoplasty

Question 16

Vessel loops are available in all of the following colors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  green 
B)  red 
C)  white 
D)  yellow 
A)  green 
B)  red 
C)  white 
D)  yellow

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding routine prepping for skin graft procedures is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donor site is prepped first and considered clean. 
B)  Donor site is prepped last and considered contaminated. 
C)  Recipient site is prepped first and considered contaminated. 
D)  Recipient site is prepped last and considered clean. 
A)  Donor site is prepped first and considered clean. 
B)  Donor site is prepped last and considered contaminated. 
C)  Recipient site is prepped first and considered contaminated. 
D)  Recipient site is prepped last and considered clean.

Question 18

All of the following are locations for incision in augmentation mammoplasty EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  periareolar 
B)  subclavicular 
C)  axillary crease 
D)  inframammary crease 
A)  periareolar 
B)  subclavicular 
C)  axillary crease 
D)  inframammary crease

Question 19

Plastic and reconstructive surgeries must be done only after an individual has stopped growing, due to potential changes in anatomy of younger patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What suturing technique would the surgeon use to attach tendons in a toe-to-thumb transfer procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal mattress 
B)  figure of eight 
C)  purse-string 
D)  vertical mattress 
A)  horizontal mattress 
B)  figure of eight 
C)  purse-string 
D)  vertical mattress

Exam 19: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Which of the following statements describing variations of polydactyly is NOT correct?

Which cosmetic procedure is performed for micrognathia?

How many degree classifications of skin burns are there?

Which term describes the thumb side of the hand?

Which cranial nerve must NOT be compromised by retractor placement during rhytidectomy?

"Cupid's bow" is reconstructed in which of the following procedures?

Which of the following letters represents the incisional configuration MOST commonly used for scar revision procedures?

Abdominoplasty procedures cannot be performed on patients who have undergone cesarean sections, due to excessive adhesions in the lower abdomen.

Which type of specialized retractor enhances visualization in many breast and abdominoplasty procedures?

Cheiloplasty and palatoplasty are corrective procedures for which of the following?

Which of the following terms is more commonly referred to as a full face lift?

Which procedure is performed for dermachalasis?

Which epidermal stratum is present only on the palms of hands and soles of feet?

Which epidermal stratum is the outermost layer?

Crescent, Benelli, and Benelli-lollipop lifts are techniques used during:

Vessel loops are available in all of the following colors EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding routine prepping for skin graft procedures is CORRECT?

All of the following are locations for incision in augmentation mammoplasty EXCEPT:

Plastic and reconstructive surgeries must be done only after an individual has stopped growing, due to potential changes in anatomy of younger patients.

What suturing technique would the surgeon use to attach tendons in a toe-to-thumb transfer procedure?

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