ASPS Reconstructive Surgery Principles & Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of reconstructive surgery?

Accepted Answer

Restore function and appearance

Answer

Enhance aesthetics only

Answer

Improve insurance billing efficiency

Answer

Reduce surgical time

Question 2

Which type of flap maintains its own blood supply when transferred to a defect site?

Accepted Answer

Axial flap

Answer

Random flap

Answer

Split-thickness skin graft

Answer

Composite graft

Question 3

What is the most critical factor for successful skin graft take?

Accepted Answer

Vascular supply at the recipient site

Answer

Tight bandaging

Answer

Wound coloration

Answer

Type of sutures used

Question 4

Which wound closure method is most appropriate for large tissue loss where primary closure is not possible?

Accepted Answer

Secondary intention

Answer

Primary intention

Answer

Tertiary intention

Answer

Z-plasty

Question 5

What is a key indication for using a muscle flap in reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

Coverage of exposed bone or hardware

Answer

Hairline advancement

Answer

Filler replacement

Answer

Dermal abrasion

Question 6

In reconstructive surgery, what is the primary purpose of a local flap?

Accepted Answer

To close defects using nearby tissue

Answer

To harvest skin from a distant site

Answer

To cover minor abrasions

Answer

To create pressure offloading