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SELF/Skin Grafting/Preparation Quiz

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Instructions

Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

1

Which instrument is best described as adjustable and suited for harvesting split-thickness grafts?

Toothed forceps for stabilizing tissue
Skin hook used to spread edges
Iris scissors for fine trimming
Humby knife with roller gauge

2

A team is preparing for a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) to cover a fingertip defect. Which combination of materials is most appropriate for harvesting and securing the graft?

Dermatome with mesh expansion and stapler fixation
Dermabrader with sutureless fixation and adhesive film
Scalpel with fine Adson forceps and non-adherent dressing for donor closure
Humby knife with immediate meshing to increase surface area

3

When measuring for donor grafts, what rule is most consistent with best practice?

Donor should be roughly 1.5× the area of the recipient wound
Donor must be twice the area to allow trimming
Donor and recipient site should always match in size exactly
Donor should be only half the area of recipient, anticipating stretch

4

Which antiseptic lotion is commonly used preharvest for skin graft donor and recipient sites?

Chlorhexidine gluconate in alcohol solution
Povidone-iodine scrub avoided because of skin toxicity
Hydrogen peroxide 3% applied deeply
Plain water rinse only

5

A 5 cm × 3 cm defect on the forearm requires coverage. The surgeon plans a full-thickness graft. Which consideration best guides donor site selection?

The inner arm provides a good color match and can be closed primarily if the skin is lax
The back of the neck is a reliable choice because its skin is thicker and less mobile
Any site that leaves minimal visible scarring is acceptable, even if closure is under tension
The thigh offers the broadest surface area, so it should be used for all full-thickness grafts


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Created October 7, 2025 by KatKor
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Cite as KatKor (2025–2026). "SELF/Skin Grafting/Preparation Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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