SURGICAL ASSISTING TEST QUESTIONS
REVIEW 2026 VERIFIED GRADED A+
⫸ With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: Answer: Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
⫸ A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: Answer: Duodenum and
common bile duct
⫸ In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: Answer:
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
⫸ Epidural anesthesia is administered: Answer: Into the space
between the spinal canal and the dura mater covering the nerve roots.
⫸ The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity
in the knee facilitates quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee
joint. What is the structure? Answer: Patellar Ligament
⫸ The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: Answer: Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
,⫸ The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which
of the three bone chokes below? Answer: Pubis, ischium, and ilium
⫸ The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: Answer: Pancreas
⫸ The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the:
Answer: Internal iliac artery
⫸ After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure
AND cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop?
Answer: More than about 10%
⫸ Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of:
Answer: Increasing blood flow to the brain
⫸ A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the
following symptoms: low blood pressure; chest pain radiating to the
neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and rapid
shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery? Answer:
Cardiac Tamponade
⫸ Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a
patient undergoing a surgical procedure: Answer: Lower than normal
hemoglobin
, ⫸ Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid
endarterectomy may have which of the following transient affects:
Answer: Bradycardia
⫸ A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in
the foot, and may be caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a
nerve root in the lumbar spine), or damage to/compression of the
_______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular head. Answer:
Peroneal
⫸ The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: Answer: Vagus
Nerve
⫸ The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common
hepatic duct, and the cystic artery is referred to as: Answer: Calot`s
triangle
⫸ The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to
which of the following structures: Answer: The Splenic Flexure of the
colon
⫸ The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the
following: Answer: Splenic Artery
⫸ Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total
thyroidectomy procedures? Answer: The open approach generally
utilizes a low transverse collar incision
REVIEW 2026 VERIFIED GRADED A+
⫸ With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: Answer: Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
⫸ A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: Answer: Duodenum and
common bile duct
⫸ In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: Answer:
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
⫸ Epidural anesthesia is administered: Answer: Into the space
between the spinal canal and the dura mater covering the nerve roots.
⫸ The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity
in the knee facilitates quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee
joint. What is the structure? Answer: Patellar Ligament
⫸ The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: Answer: Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
,⫸ The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which
of the three bone chokes below? Answer: Pubis, ischium, and ilium
⫸ The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: Answer: Pancreas
⫸ The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the:
Answer: Internal iliac artery
⫸ After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure
AND cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop?
Answer: More than about 10%
⫸ Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of:
Answer: Increasing blood flow to the brain
⫸ A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the
following symptoms: low blood pressure; chest pain radiating to the
neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and rapid
shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery? Answer:
Cardiac Tamponade
⫸ Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a
patient undergoing a surgical procedure: Answer: Lower than normal
hemoglobin
, ⫸ Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid
endarterectomy may have which of the following transient affects:
Answer: Bradycardia
⫸ A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in
the foot, and may be caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a
nerve root in the lumbar spine), or damage to/compression of the
_______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular head. Answer:
Peroneal
⫸ The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: Answer: Vagus
Nerve
⫸ The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common
hepatic duct, and the cystic artery is referred to as: Answer: Calot`s
triangle
⫸ The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to
which of the following structures: Answer: The Splenic Flexure of the
colon
⫸ The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the
following: Answer: Splenic Artery
⫸ Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total
thyroidectomy procedures? Answer: The open approach generally
utilizes a low transverse collar incision
