FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery

FCPS Part 2 Plastic SurgerySkin and Soft Tissue MCQs

Practice 85 Skin and Soft Tissue past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.

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Skin and Soft Tissue is a core part of the FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery syllabus. HighYield's Skin and Soft Tissue question bank collects 85MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.

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Sample Skin and Soft Tissue Questions

Q1

Which one of the following is the correct resuscitation volume for a 95 kg patient with 42% total body surface area (TBSA) burns (using the modified Parkland formula)? The patient had 3 L before arrival at the burn unit, and the burn occurred 4 hours ago.

  • A.1250 mL per hour for 4 hours, then 500 mL per hour for 16 hours
  • B.1000 mL per hour for 8 hours, then 400 mL per hour for 16 hours
  • C.1000 mL per hour for 4 hours, then 500 mL per hour for 16 hours
  • D.1500 mL per hour for 4 hours, then 500 mL per hour for 16 hours
  • E.750 mL per hour for 12 hours, then 580 mL per hour for 12 hours
Q2

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the dermis?

  • A.The ratio of collagen types I to III is uniform throughout the dermis.
  • B.The dermis has a consistent thickness throughout the body.
  • C.The papillary dermis represents 30% of total dermal thickness.
  • D.Mature elastic fibers are present throughout the entire dermis.
  • E.Ground substance facilitates diffusion of metabolites within the dermis.
Q3

Which one of the following represents a dermal appendage with a primary function of thermoregulation?

  • A.Ruffini ending
  • B.Eccrine sweat gland
  • C.Apocrine sweat gland
  • D.Bulb of Krause
  • E.Sebaceous gland

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