Plastic and Reconstructive surgery exam
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gynecomastia
what pathology involves enlarged male breast tissue?
reduction mammoplasty
what surgical intervention is used to remove hypertrophic breast tissue?
anatomical position/standing
what position is the patient placed in prior to induction in reduction mammoplasty to
mark incision lines?
TRAM
what muscles are used in a pedicle flap reconstruction?
augmentation mammoplasty
what surgical intervention increases breast size using implants?
key hole
what does the incision line resemble in a reduction mammoplasty?
breast reconstruction
what surgical intervention restores breast tissue after a mammoplasty?
tissue expander
what temporary device is often used to create a pocket by stretching existing tissue?
transaxillary, periareolar, inframammary, and umbilical
give 4 incisions that may be used in augmentation mammoplasty.
breast implants or myocutaneous flap
name the 2 types of reconstructive mammoplasty.
TRAM or pedicle
what are two types of flaps for reconstruction mammoplasty?
bier block
what is the name of the regional block often used in hand surgery?
esmarch bandage
what supply is used to exsanguinate blood from a limb?
bone to bone attachment
what is repaired first when reimplanting a digit?
colles fracture
what fracture is often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
250-300 mmHg
what is the normal tourniquet pressure when during hand surgery?
congenital anomalies
This type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on the face and hands.
cosmetic appearances
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on the face and breasts
benign and malignant neoplasms
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on those leaving soft tissue defects
traumatically acquired disfigurements
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially for facial lacerations and burns
epidermis
, what is the outer layer of skin called?
epidermis
epithelial cells with no nerves or vessels; constant proliferation; consists of about 20
layers of cells
stratum corneum
what is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
20
how many layers of cells does the stratum corneum have in the epidermis?
constant proliferation
skin cells are breaking/flaking off
dermis
connective tissue with sensory nerves, vessels, and glands; contains the hair follicles
subcutaneous layer
what is another name for the hypodermis?
hypodermis
not skin, has adipose tissue and connective tissue in it
skin
what is the number 1 protection against bacteria?
functions of the skin
protection, regulation of body temperature, prevention of loss of body fluids, monitoring
of external environment, excretion, and absorption are considered what?
eschar
charred and pearly white skin
infection
what is the greatest risk for all burn patients?
aseptic technique
what is very important in burns?
80-90 degrees
what is the OR temperature for burn patients?
1st degree burn
the epidermis is only burned and it is classified as a light sunburn
2nd degree burn
the epidermis and dermis are burned and you will experience pain and blisters
3rd degree burn
all the layers including the hypodermis are burned; surgery is required for this type of
burn
4th degree burn
all the layers of the skin are burned as well as to the muscle and even sometimes the
bone
rule of 9's
increments of 9% to assess body surface area that is burned
18%
if both of the front legs are burned what percentage is burned?
9%
if the whole arm is burned what is the percentage that is burned?
4.5%
(Answered) Complete Solution 100%
gynecomastia
what pathology involves enlarged male breast tissue?
reduction mammoplasty
what surgical intervention is used to remove hypertrophic breast tissue?
anatomical position/standing
what position is the patient placed in prior to induction in reduction mammoplasty to
mark incision lines?
TRAM
what muscles are used in a pedicle flap reconstruction?
augmentation mammoplasty
what surgical intervention increases breast size using implants?
key hole
what does the incision line resemble in a reduction mammoplasty?
breast reconstruction
what surgical intervention restores breast tissue after a mammoplasty?
tissue expander
what temporary device is often used to create a pocket by stretching existing tissue?
transaxillary, periareolar, inframammary, and umbilical
give 4 incisions that may be used in augmentation mammoplasty.
breast implants or myocutaneous flap
name the 2 types of reconstructive mammoplasty.
TRAM or pedicle
what are two types of flaps for reconstruction mammoplasty?
bier block
what is the name of the regional block often used in hand surgery?
esmarch bandage
what supply is used to exsanguinate blood from a limb?
bone to bone attachment
what is repaired first when reimplanting a digit?
colles fracture
what fracture is often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
250-300 mmHg
what is the normal tourniquet pressure when during hand surgery?
congenital anomalies
This type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on the face and hands.
cosmetic appearances
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on the face and breasts
benign and malignant neoplasms
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially on those leaving soft tissue defects
traumatically acquired disfigurements
this type of purpose for plastic surgery is especially for facial lacerations and burns
epidermis
, what is the outer layer of skin called?
epidermis
epithelial cells with no nerves or vessels; constant proliferation; consists of about 20
layers of cells
stratum corneum
what is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
20
how many layers of cells does the stratum corneum have in the epidermis?
constant proliferation
skin cells are breaking/flaking off
dermis
connective tissue with sensory nerves, vessels, and glands; contains the hair follicles
subcutaneous layer
what is another name for the hypodermis?
hypodermis
not skin, has adipose tissue and connective tissue in it
skin
what is the number 1 protection against bacteria?
functions of the skin
protection, regulation of body temperature, prevention of loss of body fluids, monitoring
of external environment, excretion, and absorption are considered what?
eschar
charred and pearly white skin
infection
what is the greatest risk for all burn patients?
aseptic technique
what is very important in burns?
80-90 degrees
what is the OR temperature for burn patients?
1st degree burn
the epidermis is only burned and it is classified as a light sunburn
2nd degree burn
the epidermis and dermis are burned and you will experience pain and blisters
3rd degree burn
all the layers including the hypodermis are burned; surgery is required for this type of
burn
4th degree burn
all the layers of the skin are burned as well as to the muscle and even sometimes the
bone
rule of 9's
increments of 9% to assess body surface area that is burned
18%
if both of the front legs are burned what percentage is burned?
9%
if the whole arm is burned what is the percentage that is burned?
4.5%
