SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST FINAL TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which of the following is an example of an isotonic IV solution?
A. 0.9% sodium chloride
B. 5% dextrose in water
C. Lactated ringer's solution
D. Hartmann's solution.
Answer: A. 0.9% sodium chloride
◍ Describe Stage III anesthesia.Stage III spans from the onset of a regular
breathing pattern until cessation of respiration..
Answer: List examples of direct care providers for anesthesia services.Direct
care providers include: anesthesiologist, certified registered nurse anesthetist
(CRNA) working alone or in collaboration with or under the direction of an
anesthesiologist or a physician, and anesthesiologist's assistant (AA)
working under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist.
◍ Lateral Decubitus: LE Positioning*which leg stays straight?.
Answer: *Dependent thigh flexed helps stabilize patient*Nondependent leg
remains straight*Pillow between knees*Pressure points-Iliac crest-Greater
trochanter
◍ sigmoid colon.
Answer: most common site for diverticula; S shaped part of the colon
between the ascending and rectum;suseptible to volvulus because greatest
range of motion, easy to twist on itself
◍ Name the nerve that is responsible for postoperative shoulder pain if
irritated during laparoscopic procedures.The phrenic nerve may be injured
, or irritated during laparoscopy..
Answer: Describe the advantages of minimally invasive surgery.Advantages
of minimally invasive surgery include: ambulatory or short hospital stay,
short postoperative recuperation, reduced postoperative pain, and earlier
return to normal lifestyle.
◍ When preforming compression hip screw fixation, the lag screw is inserted.
Answer: within 1 cm of the femoral articular surface
◍ Select the alternative or complementary therapy that would be appropriate to
integrate into the plan of care in the perioperative setting..
Answer: c. Guided imagery before and during anesthesia induction
◍ The mesh-plug open hernia repair technique is indicated for which type of
hernia?.
Answer: All--Femoral, indirect inguinal, direct inguinal hernias
◍ A colles fracture happens in this bone.
Answer: Radius
◍ Two most common conduits used for CABG.
Answer: IMA/GSV
◍ Which of the following types of lasers is used in retinal surgery?.
Answer: Argon
◍ The valve that prevents the retrograde flow of blood into the atrium from the
left ventricle is the.
Answer: mitral valve
◍ True.
Answer: The central role of the urinary system is the maintenance of fluid
and electrolyte balance by the kidneys
◍ Debridement, control of bacterial overburden, irrigation, and systemic
support are the things we do to do what to a wound?.
Answer: Convert a chronic wound to an acute wound
◍ A potential complication that can occur when the patient is undergoing an
, occipital craniotomy while in Fowler's position is.
Answer: hypotension
◍ Q. Nutritional therapy for a patient with chronic kidney disease includes all
of the following except.
Answer: A. using protein supplementsExplanation: All of the choices are
part of the nutritional therapy for a patient with chronic kidney disease
except this one. Patients should be taught to avoid high protein diets and
protein supplements. They may overstress the diseased kidneys
◍ What stage of breast cancer?Peau d'orange or chest wall invasion/fixation or
inflammatory CA or breast skin ulceration or breast skin satelite mets or any
tumor and + ipsilateral internal mammary lymph nodes.
Answer: Stage III B
◍ Mechanism of injury: Blunt.
Answer: Compression , crush or sheer injury to abdominal viscera:
deformation of solid or hollow organs, and rupture
◍ The common hepatic artery.
Answer: arises from the aorta above the level of the superior mesenteric and
is the primary blood supply for the liver.
◍ The surgeon wishes to put retention sutures into a large midline abdominal
wound. Which suture would be the most appropriate for you to have ready?.
Answer: 5 ethibond
◍ What type of endoleak is when blood flows into the aneurysm sac due to
inadequate or ineffective sealing of overlapping graft joints or rupture of the
graft fabric?.
Answer: Type III endoleak
◍ jejunum.
Answer: absorption of digested foods, vitamins,& electrolytes; thick wall
with larger lumen in diameter and more vascularity compared to ileum;
color; deep red
, ◍ The branches of the aortic arch are.
Answer: brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian
◍ Which of the following are branches of the left coronary artery?
A. Anterior interventricular and right marginal
B. Circumflex and anterior descending arteries
C. Posterior interventricular and diagonal
D. Sinoatrial nodal and atrioventricular nodal.
Answer: B. Circumflex and anterior descending arteries
◍ Pyloric Sphincter.
Answer: opening from the stomach to small intestines; regulates chymes
from the stomach to the duodenum
◍ lithotomy position.
Answer: Used for procedures that will need access to the perineal areaCandy
caneYellow fin stirrups
◍ Nerve that innervates the trapezius and SCM.
Answer: Accessory
◍ Which of the following is the primary node associated with metastatic
disease?.
Answer: sentinel
◍ The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small
duct, which is the only exit for the third and lateral ventricles?.
Answer: aqueduct of Sylvius
◍ What is a good way to prevent hypothermia in the OR.
Answer: forced air warming blanket
◍ What is the normal value of the BUN for adults?.
Answer: 7-8 mg/dl
◍ When using the posterolateral incisional approach, which muscles are
retracted anteriorly to expose the fracture site?.
Answer: Vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which of the following is an example of an isotonic IV solution?
A. 0.9% sodium chloride
B. 5% dextrose in water
C. Lactated ringer's solution
D. Hartmann's solution.
Answer: A. 0.9% sodium chloride
◍ Describe Stage III anesthesia.Stage III spans from the onset of a regular
breathing pattern until cessation of respiration..
Answer: List examples of direct care providers for anesthesia services.Direct
care providers include: anesthesiologist, certified registered nurse anesthetist
(CRNA) working alone or in collaboration with or under the direction of an
anesthesiologist or a physician, and anesthesiologist's assistant (AA)
working under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist.
◍ Lateral Decubitus: LE Positioning*which leg stays straight?.
Answer: *Dependent thigh flexed helps stabilize patient*Nondependent leg
remains straight*Pillow between knees*Pressure points-Iliac crest-Greater
trochanter
◍ sigmoid colon.
Answer: most common site for diverticula; S shaped part of the colon
between the ascending and rectum;suseptible to volvulus because greatest
range of motion, easy to twist on itself
◍ Name the nerve that is responsible for postoperative shoulder pain if
irritated during laparoscopic procedures.The phrenic nerve may be injured
, or irritated during laparoscopy..
Answer: Describe the advantages of minimally invasive surgery.Advantages
of minimally invasive surgery include: ambulatory or short hospital stay,
short postoperative recuperation, reduced postoperative pain, and earlier
return to normal lifestyle.
◍ When preforming compression hip screw fixation, the lag screw is inserted.
Answer: within 1 cm of the femoral articular surface
◍ Select the alternative or complementary therapy that would be appropriate to
integrate into the plan of care in the perioperative setting..
Answer: c. Guided imagery before and during anesthesia induction
◍ The mesh-plug open hernia repair technique is indicated for which type of
hernia?.
Answer: All--Femoral, indirect inguinal, direct inguinal hernias
◍ A colles fracture happens in this bone.
Answer: Radius
◍ Two most common conduits used for CABG.
Answer: IMA/GSV
◍ Which of the following types of lasers is used in retinal surgery?.
Answer: Argon
◍ The valve that prevents the retrograde flow of blood into the atrium from the
left ventricle is the.
Answer: mitral valve
◍ True.
Answer: The central role of the urinary system is the maintenance of fluid
and electrolyte balance by the kidneys
◍ Debridement, control of bacterial overburden, irrigation, and systemic
support are the things we do to do what to a wound?.
Answer: Convert a chronic wound to an acute wound
◍ A potential complication that can occur when the patient is undergoing an
, occipital craniotomy while in Fowler's position is.
Answer: hypotension
◍ Q. Nutritional therapy for a patient with chronic kidney disease includes all
of the following except.
Answer: A. using protein supplementsExplanation: All of the choices are
part of the nutritional therapy for a patient with chronic kidney disease
except this one. Patients should be taught to avoid high protein diets and
protein supplements. They may overstress the diseased kidneys
◍ What stage of breast cancer?Peau d'orange or chest wall invasion/fixation or
inflammatory CA or breast skin ulceration or breast skin satelite mets or any
tumor and + ipsilateral internal mammary lymph nodes.
Answer: Stage III B
◍ Mechanism of injury: Blunt.
Answer: Compression , crush or sheer injury to abdominal viscera:
deformation of solid or hollow organs, and rupture
◍ The common hepatic artery.
Answer: arises from the aorta above the level of the superior mesenteric and
is the primary blood supply for the liver.
◍ The surgeon wishes to put retention sutures into a large midline abdominal
wound. Which suture would be the most appropriate for you to have ready?.
Answer: 5 ethibond
◍ What type of endoleak is when blood flows into the aneurysm sac due to
inadequate or ineffective sealing of overlapping graft joints or rupture of the
graft fabric?.
Answer: Type III endoleak
◍ jejunum.
Answer: absorption of digested foods, vitamins,& electrolytes; thick wall
with larger lumen in diameter and more vascularity compared to ileum;
color; deep red
, ◍ The branches of the aortic arch are.
Answer: brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian
◍ Which of the following are branches of the left coronary artery?
A. Anterior interventricular and right marginal
B. Circumflex and anterior descending arteries
C. Posterior interventricular and diagonal
D. Sinoatrial nodal and atrioventricular nodal.
Answer: B. Circumflex and anterior descending arteries
◍ Pyloric Sphincter.
Answer: opening from the stomach to small intestines; regulates chymes
from the stomach to the duodenum
◍ lithotomy position.
Answer: Used for procedures that will need access to the perineal areaCandy
caneYellow fin stirrups
◍ Nerve that innervates the trapezius and SCM.
Answer: Accessory
◍ Which of the following is the primary node associated with metastatic
disease?.
Answer: sentinel
◍ The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small
duct, which is the only exit for the third and lateral ventricles?.
Answer: aqueduct of Sylvius
◍ What is a good way to prevent hypothermia in the OR.
Answer: forced air warming blanket
◍ What is the normal value of the BUN for adults?.
Answer: 7-8 mg/dl
◍ When using the posterolateral incisional approach, which muscles are
retracted anteriorly to expose the fracture site?.
Answer: Vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius
