Plastic Surgery MCQs

By | August 3, 2023

1. Which of the following is a common complication of breast augmentation surgery?
a) Hematoma
b) Seroma
c) Implant rupture
d) Capsular contracture
e) All of the above

2. During a rhinoplasty procedure, which structure is commonly manipulated to reshape the nose?
a) Nasal bone
b) Nasal cartilage
c) Nasal mucosa
d) Nasal septum
e) Nasal ligaments

3. Which of the following is a commonly used filler material for facial rejuvenation?
a) Hyaluronic acid
b) Silicone
c) Fat grafting
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

4. A 40-year-old male patient presents with excess skin and tissue on the upper arms. Which surgical procedure is most appropriate to address this concern?
a) Brachioplasty
b) Liposuction
c) Abdominoplasty
d) Blepharoplasty
e) Mastopexy

5. A patient presents with a deviated nasal septum and difficulty breathing through the nose. Which surgical procedure is indicated to correct the nasal septum?
a) Rhinoplasty
b) Otoplasty
c) Septoplasty
d) Rhytidectomy
e) Blepharoplasty

6. Which of the following is a common indication for breast reduction surgery?
a) Gynecomastia
b) Breast asymmetry
c) Breast ptosis
d) Breast hypoplasia
e) Breast augmentation

7. During a facelift procedure, which layer of tissue is commonly tightened to improve facial contour?
a) Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)
b) Deep temporal fascia
c) Buccal fat pad
d) Orbicularis oculi muscle
e) Platysma muscle

8. A 30-year-old female patient is considering liposuction to remove excess fat from her thighs. What patient factors should be considered before proceeding with the procedure?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Skin elasticity
c) Previous surgical history
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

9. Which of the following is a common indication for a brow lift (forehead lift)?
a) Correction of nasal deformity
b) Treatment of gynecomastia
c) Correction of drooping eyebrows
d) Correction of protruding ears
e) Treatment of facial wrinkles

10. A patient presents with a basal cell carcinoma on the cheek. Which of the following treatments is considered the gold standard for this condition?
a) Excisional biopsy
b) Curettage and electrodesiccation
c) Topical chemotherapy
d) Radiation therapy
e) Mohs micrographic surgery

11. Which of the following is a common postoperative complication after liposuction?
a) Seroma
b) Infection
c) Implant displacement
d) Capsular contracture
e) None of the above

12. A patient presents with a history of chronic sun exposure and skin lesions on the nose. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
a) Topical chemotherapy
b) Mohs micrographic surgery
c) Excisional biopsy
d) Radiation therapy
e) Curettage and electrodesiccation

13. Which of the following is a common indication for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
a) Correction of a deviated nasal septum
b) Correction of drooping eyelids
c) Treatment of gynecomastia
d) Treatment of facial wrinkles
e) Correction of protruding ears

14. A 60-year-old female patient presents with excess skin and tissue on her abdomen following significant weight loss. Which surgical procedure is most appropriate to address this concern?
a) Abdominoplasty
b) Liposuction
c) Brachioplasty
d) Blepharoplasty
e) Mastopexy

15. During a rhinoplasty procedure, which of the following incisions is commonly used for an open rhinoplasty approach?
a) Transconjunctival incision
b) Intraoral incision
c) Inverted T incision
d) Columellar incision
e) Midline incision

16. Which of the following statements about breast implants is true?
a) Silicone implants are no longer used due to safety concerns.
b) Saline implants are the most commonly used type of breast implant.
c) Silicone implants are associated with a higher risk of rupture.
d) Gummy bear implants are a type of saline implant.
e) Breast implants have no risk of complications.

17. A 25-year-old patient presents with a deviated septum and difficulty breathing through the nose. Which surgical procedure is indicated to correct the nasal septum?
a) Rhinoplasty
b) Otoplasty
c) Septoplasty
d) Rhytidectomy
e) Blepharoplasty

 

18. Which of the following is a common complication of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery?
a) Gynecomastia
b) Seroma
c) Capsular contracture
d) Implant rupture
e) None of the above

19. A 40-year-old male patient presents with gynecomastia. Which of the following hormonal imbalances is commonly associated with this condition?
a) Elevated testosterone
b) Elevated estrogen
c) Elevated progesterone
d) Decreased testosterone
e) Decreased estrogen

20. During a facelift procedure, which layer of tissue is commonly tightened to improve facial contour?
a) Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)
b) Deep temporal fascia
c) Buccal fat pad
d) Orbicularis oculi muscle
e) Platysma muscle

21. Which of the following is a common indication for liposuction?
a) Correction of a deviated nasal septum
b) Correction of drooping eyelids
c) Treatment of gynecomastia
d) Treatment of facial wrinkles
e) Removal of excess fat deposits

22. A patient is considering breast augmentation surgery. Which of the following breast implant placements is commonly used?
a) Subglandular placement
b) Subcutaneous placement
c) Intramuscular placement
d) Subfascial placement
e) Subpectoral placement

23. Which of the following is a common indication for a brow lift (forehead lift)?
a) Correction of nasal deformity
b) Treatment of gynecomastia
c) Correction of drooping eyebrows
d) Correction of protruding ears
e) Treatment of facial wrinkles

24. A 35-year-old female patient is considering breast reduction surgery. Which of the following factors should be considered in the surgical planning?
a) Patient’s desired cup size after surgery
b) History of previous breast surgeries
c) Breastfeeding plans in the future
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

25. Which of the following is a common complication of breast augmentation surgery?
a) Hematoma
b) Seroma
c) Infection
d) Capsular contracture
e) All of the above

26. Which of the following statements about rhinoplasty is true?
a) It is a procedure to correct ptosis of the eyelids.
b) It is a procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum.
c) It is a procedure to reshape the nose.
d) It is a procedure to reduce breast size.
e) It is a procedure to correct protruding ears.

27. A patient is considering liposuction to remove excess fat from the abdomen. What patient factors should be considered before proceeding with the procedure?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Skin elasticity
c) Previous surgical history
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

28. Which of the following is a commonly used filler material for facial rejuvenation?
a) Hyaluronic acid
b) Silicone
c) Autologous fat grafting
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

29. During a rhinoplasty procedure, which structure is commonly manipulated to reshape the nose?
a) Nasal bone
b) Nasal cartilage
c) Nasal mucosa
d) Nasal septum
e) Nasal ligaments

30. A 35-year-old patient is considering liposuction to remove excess fat from the thighs. What patient factors should be considered before proceeding with the procedure?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Skin elasticity
c) Previous surgical history
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

31. Which of the following is a common indication for brachioplasty (arm lift)?
a) Correction of nasal deformity
b) Treatment of gynecomastia
c) Correction of drooping eyebrows
d) Correction of protruding ears
e) Correction of excess skin on the upper arms

32. During a blepharoplasty procedure, which muscle is commonly resected or modified to address lower eyelid bags?
a) Orbicularis oculi
b) Levator palpebrae superioris
c) Corrugator supercilii
d) Depressor anguli oris
e) Orbitalis muscle

33. A 45-year-old female patient is considering abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery to address excess skin and tissue on her abdomen. What surgical technique is commonly used in abdominoplasty to tighten the abdominal muscles?
a) Z-plasty
b) R-plasty
c) Plication
d) Advancement
e) Rotation

34. Which of the following is a commonly used filler material for facial rejuvenation?
a) Hyaluronic acid
b) Silicone
c) Autologous fat grafting
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

35. Which of the following is a common complication of liposuction?
a) Seroma
b) Hematoma
c) Infection
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

36. A 28-year-old male patient presents with prominent ears. Which surgical procedure is commonly performed to correct this condition?
a) Rhinoplasty
b) Otoplasty
c) Brachioplasty
d) Rhytidectomy
e) Mastopexy

37. During a breast reduction procedure, which of the following structures is commonly preserved to maintain blood supply to the nipple-areolar complex?
a) Cooper’s ligaments
b) Lactiferous ducts
c) Thoracoacromial artery
d) Internal mammary artery
e) Superficial epigastric vessels

38. A 35-year-old female patient is considering liposuction to remove excess fat from her thighs. What patient factors should be considered before proceeding with the procedure?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Skin elasticity
c) Previous surgical history
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

39. Which of the following is a common indication

for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
a) Correction of a deviated nasal septum
b) Correction of drooping eyelids
c) Treatment of gynecomastia
d) Treatment of facial wrinkles
e) Correction of protruding ears

40. A 30-year-old female patient presents with excess skin and tissue on her abdomen following significant weight loss. Which surgical procedure is most appropriate to address this concern?
a) Abdominoplasty
b) Liposuction
c) Brachioplasty
d) Blepharoplasty
e) Mastopexy

41. During a rhinoplasty procedure, which of the following incisions is commonly used for an open rhinoplasty approach?
a) Transconjunctival incision
b) Intraoral incision
c) Inverted T incision
d) Columellar incision
e) Midline incision

42. Which of the following statements about breast implants is true?
a) Silicone implants are no longer used due to safety concerns.
b) Saline implants are the most commonly used type of breast implant.
c) Silicone implants are associated with a higher risk of rupture.
d) Gummy bear implants are a type of saline implant.
e) Breast implants have no risk of complications.

43. A patient is considering breast augmentation surgery. Which of the following breast implant placements is commonly used?
a) Subglandular placement
b) Subcutaneous placement
c) Intramuscular placement
d) Subfascial placement
e) Subpectoral placement

44. Which of the following is a common indication for a brow lift (forehead lift)?
a) Correction of nasal deformity
b) Treatment of gynecomastia
c) Correction of drooping eyebrows
d) Correction of protruding ears
e) Treatment of facial wrinkles

45. A 35-year-old patient is considering breast reduction surgery. Which of the following factors should be considered in the surgical planning?
a) Patient’s desired cup size after surgery
b) History of previous breast surgeries
c) Breastfeeding plans in the future
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

46. Which of the following is a common complication of breast augmentation surgery?
a) Hematoma
b) Seroma
c) Infection
d) Capsular contracture
e) All of the above

47. Which of the following statements about rhinoplasty is true?
a) It is a procedure to correct ptosis of the eyelids.
b) It is a procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum.
c) It is a procedure to reshape the nose.
d) It is a procedure to reduce breast size.
e) It is a procedure to correct protruding ears.

48. A patient is considering liposuction to remove excess fat from the abdomen. What patient factors should be considered before proceeding with the procedure?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Skin elasticity
c) Previous surgical history
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

49. Which of the following is a commonly used filler material for facial rejuvenation?
a) Hyaluronic acid
b) Silicone
c) Autologous fat grafting
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

50. During a rhinoplasty procedure, which structure is commonly manipulated to reshape the nose?
a) Nasal bone
b) Nasal cartilage
c) Nasal mucosa
d) Nasal septum
e) Nasal ligaments