Question 1

Under which muscle is the pocket for breast implant often created for greatest support?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal oblique 
B)  latissimus dorsi 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  serratus anterior 
A)  internal oblique 
B)  latissimus dorsi 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  serratus anterior

Question 2

Which term describes the palmar surface of the hand?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the name of the oil that is secreted from glands in the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  sebum 
B)  septum 
C)  sputum 
D)  stratum 
A)  sebum 
B)  septum 
C)  sputum 
D)  stratum

Question 4

Which of the following might be used for stabilization in a Dupuytren's contracture release if an assistant is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Derma-carrier 
B)  K-wires 
C)  lead hand 
D)  Senn retractors 
A)  Derma-carrier 
B)  K-wires 
C)  lead hand 
D)  Senn retractors

Question 5

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of joint, eventually resulting in intentional bone fusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis 
B)  ankylosis 
C)  arthrodesis 
D)  arthroplasty 
A)  anastomosis 
B)  ankylosis 
C)  arthrodesis 
D)  arthroplasty

Question 6

Why would two separate setups be required for an immediate reconstruction following mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  to prevent confusion because multiple surgeons will work simultaneously 
B)  to prevent potential for retained foreign objects in the wounds 
C)  to prevent overcrowding of the back table with multiple trays 
D)  to prevent seeding of cancer cells if same instruments are used for both 
A)  to prevent confusion because multiple surgeons will work simultaneously 
B)  to prevent potential for retained foreign objects in the wounds 
C)  to prevent overcrowding of the back table with multiple trays 
D)  to prevent seeding of cancer cells if same instruments are used for both

Question 7

The dermis and epidermis are components of which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular 
B)  integumentary 
C)  musculoskeletal 
D)  respiratory 
A)  cardiovascular 
B)  integumentary 
C)  musculoskeletal 
D)  respiratory

Question 8

What is the term for the process of removing necrotic tissue or eschar prior to skin grafting?

Accepted Answer

A)  debridement 
B)  defacement 
C)  degradation 
D)  dessication 
A)  debridement 
B)  defacement 
C)  degradation 
D)  dessication

Question 9

Which type of suture would MOST likely be used during a cleft lip repair?

Accepted Answer

A)  fine absorbable 
B)  heavy absorbable 
C)  fine nonabsorbable 
D)  heavy nonabsorbable 
A)  fine absorbable 
B)  heavy absorbable 
C)  fine nonabsorbable 
D)  heavy nonabsorbable

Question 10

For which procedure would the surgical technologist prepare a tumescent solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  liposuction 
C)  mastopexy 
D)  syndactyly release 
A)  abdominoplasty 
B)  liposuction 
C)  mastopexy 
D)  syndactyly release

Question 11

Split-thickness skin grafts are used to cover which type of burned tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  erythematous first-degree burns 
B)  denuded areas of third-degree burns 
C)  blistered superficial second-degree burns 
D)  charred necrotic tissue in fourth-degree burns 
A)  erythematous first-degree burns 
B)  denuded areas of third-degree burns 
C)  blistered superficial second-degree burns 
D)  charred necrotic tissue in fourth-degree burns

Question 12

The rule of nines is used in burn patients to estimate:

Accepted Answer

A)  body surface area burned 
B)  depth of tissue destruction 
C)  length of estimated healing time 
D)  protocols for burn dressing changes 
A)  body surface area burned 
B)  depth of tissue destruction 
C)  length of estimated healing time 
D)  protocols for burn dressing changes

Question 13

Which glands are found only in the external genitalia and axillae?

Accepted Answer

A)  apocrine 
B)  ceruminous 
C)  merocrine 
D)  sebaceous 
A)  apocrine 
B)  ceruminous 
C)  merocrine 
D)  sebaceous

Question 14

Which of the following bones make up the palm of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals 
B)  metacarpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  radii 
A)  carpals 
B)  metacarpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  radii

Question 15

Which position should facial procedure patients maintain postoperatively to minimize edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  prone 
B)  lateral 
C)  strict supine 
D)  head elevated 
A)  prone 
B)  lateral 
C)  strict supine 
D)  head elevated

Question 16

Which type of gland is found only in the ear canal and is responsible for creation of ear wax?

Accepted Answer

A)  apocrine 
B)  ceruminous 
C)  merocrine 
D)  sebaceous 
A)  apocrine 
B)  ceruminous 
C)  merocrine 
D)  sebaceous

Question 17

Which type of grafted tissue would have skin sensation preserved?

Accepted Answer

A)  free flap 
B)  full thickness 
C)  pedicle flap 
D)  split thickness 
A)  free flap 
B)  full thickness 
C)  pedicle flap 
D)  split thickness

Question 18

Patients with cleft palates may have difficulty sucking, swallowing, or forming sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For which procedure would the surgeon require a sterile tattoo machine and inks?

Accepted Answer

A)  cleft lip repair 
B)  endoscopic brow lift 
C)  nipple reconstruction 
D)  reduction mammoplasty 
A)  cleft lip repair 
B)  endoscopic brow lift 
C)  nipple reconstruction 
D)  reduction mammoplasty

Question 20

Which of the following order of steps for replantation of a digit is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  tendons, vessels, nerves, then bones 
B)  nerves, vessels, bones, then tendons 
C)  vessels, tendons, bones, then nerves 
D)  bones, tendons, vessels, then nerves 
A)  tendons, vessels, nerves, then bones 
B)  nerves, vessels, bones, then tendons 
C)  vessels, tendons, bones, then nerves 
D)  bones, tendons, vessels, then nerves

Exam 19: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Under which muscle is the pocket for breast implant often created for greatest support?

Which term describes the palmar surface of the hand?

What is the name of the oil that is secreted from glands in the skin?

Which of the following might be used for stabilization in a Dupuytren's contracture release if an assistant is unavailable?

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of joint, eventually resulting in intentional bone fusion?

Why would two separate setups be required for an immediate reconstruction following mastectomy?

The dermis and epidermis are components of which body system?

What is the term for the process of removing necrotic tissue or eschar prior to skin grafting?

Which type of suture would MOST likely be used during a cleft lip repair?

For which procedure would the surgical technologist prepare a tumescent solution?

Split-thickness skin grafts are used to cover which type of burned tissue?

The rule of nines is used in burn patients to estimate:

Which glands are found only in the external genitalia and axillae?

Which of the following bones make up the palm of the hand?

Which position should facial procedure patients maintain postoperatively to minimize edema?

Which type of gland is found only in the ear canal and is responsible for creation of ear wax?

Which type of grafted tissue would have skin sensation preserved?

Patients with cleft palates may have difficulty sucking, swallowing, or forming sounds.

For which procedure would the surgeon require a sterile tattoo machine and inks?

Which of the following order of steps for replantation of a digit is CORRECT?

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The Surgical Patient

Speacial Populations

Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Biomedical Science

Preventing Perioperative Disease and Transmission

Hemostasis, Emergency Situations, and All-Hazards Preparation

Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies

Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles, and Stapling Devices

Surgical Case Management

Diagnostic Procedures

General Surgery

Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

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