PLASTIC SURGERY EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which layer of skin is harvested for a split-thickness skin graft (STSG)? - ANS epidermis and
part of the dermis
what surgical procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen? -
ANS abdominoplasty
Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used treat: - ANS skin cancer
what is the main advantage of the DIEP flap over the TRAM flap in breast reconstruction? -
ANS lower risk of hernia
surgical removal of excess eyelid tissue is called: - ANS blepharoplasty
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, a full-thickness skin graft includes epidermis and all layers of the dermis - ANS true
rhytidectomy is commonly known as a facelift - ANS true
liposuction is typically performed to reconstruct severely burned skin - ANS false
nipple reconstruction can be performed following a mastectomy - ANS true
the rule of nines is only used for adults in burn management - ANS true
what is the purpose of the rule of nines in burn management? - ANS estimating burn surface
area
what does a split-thickness skin graft typically consist of? - ANS epidermis and partial dermis
what type of surgery reduces and lifts breast tissue? - ANS reduction mammoplasty
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which layer of skin is harvested for a split-thickness skin graft (STSG)? - ANS epidermis and
part of the dermis
what surgical procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen? -
ANS abdominoplasty
Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used treat: - ANS skin cancer
what is the main advantage of the DIEP flap over the TRAM flap in breast reconstruction? -
ANS lower risk of hernia
surgical removal of excess eyelid tissue is called: - ANS blepharoplasty
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, a full-thickness skin graft includes epidermis and all layers of the dermis - ANS true
rhytidectomy is commonly known as a facelift - ANS true
liposuction is typically performed to reconstruct severely burned skin - ANS false
nipple reconstruction can be performed following a mastectomy - ANS true
the rule of nines is only used for adults in burn management - ANS true
what is the purpose of the rule of nines in burn management? - ANS estimating burn surface
area
what does a split-thickness skin graft typically consist of? - ANS epidermis and partial dermis
what type of surgery reduces and lifts breast tissue? - ANS reduction mammoplasty
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