ABSA Surgical First Assistant Exam 2026 | SA-C Practice
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which of the following surgical breast cancer treatments is both the
pectoralis muscles removed?
Simple Mastectomy
Radical Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Prophylactic Mastectomy
2. Describe the role of the thymus gland in the immune system.
The thymus gland regulates hormone levels in the body.
The thymus gland is responsible for the production of red blood cells.
The thymus gland produces insulin for glucose metabolism.
The thymus gland is crucial for the development and maturation of
T-cells, which are essential for adaptive immunity.
3. In a surgical scenario where a patient experiences evisceration post-
operation, what immediate actions should the surgical team take to manage
the situation?
Suture the incision immediately without further assessment.
Administer pain relief and wait for the patient to stabilize before taking
action.
Leave the organs exposed to prevent infection and monitor the
patient closely.
, Cover the exposed organs with a sterile dressing and notify the
surgical team for further intervention.
4. What type of sutures are used to close the mucosal layer in anastomosis?
absorbable
silk
nonabsorbable
catgut
5. The master endocrine gland is the ______ gland.
Parathyroid
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pineal
6. Which of the three pairs of salivary glands is described below: largest of the
salivary glands
Sublingual
Parotid
Submaxillary
7. What is the medical condition that involves the thickening and shortening of
the palmar fascia?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger finger
Syndactylism
, Dupuytren's contracture
8. Which condition listed is characterized by a blockage in the intestines that
does not necessitate urgent surgical intervention?
paralytic ileus
appendicitis
sigmoid colon volvulus
fecal impaction
9. What type of shock is caused by postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding?
Hypovolemic
Septic
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic
10. Which of the following describes a hiatal hernia?
A pouch developing in the esophagus due to weakening in the
muscularis layer
When a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm
A portion of the small intestine becoming stuck in the inguinal canal
When a portion of the small intestine twists around itself
11. Describe the role of the parathyroid hormone in the human body.
The parathyroid hormone controls blood sugar levels.
The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphorus levels
in the blood.
, The parathyroid hormone stimulates the production of red blood
cells.
The parathyroid hormone influences the body's stress response.
12. In a surgical procedure involving the stomach, if the omentum is removed,
what potential complication might arise?
Increased risk of infection
Improved nutrient absorption
Decreased stomach acidity
Enhanced blood flow to the stomach
13. A patient develops tetany after a parathyroidectomy. What immediate action
should the surgical team consider to address this complication?
Monitor blood pressure
Increase fluid intake
Perform a second surgery
Administer calcium supplements
14. Vagotomy for peptic ulcer often is accompanied by pyloroplasty because:
vagotomy stimulates gastric acid
gastric contractions increase
vagotomy may cause gastric atony
gastric secretions increase
15. Describe the relationship between postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding
and hypovolemic shock.
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which of the following surgical breast cancer treatments is both the
pectoralis muscles removed?
Simple Mastectomy
Radical Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Prophylactic Mastectomy
2. Describe the role of the thymus gland in the immune system.
The thymus gland regulates hormone levels in the body.
The thymus gland is responsible for the production of red blood cells.
The thymus gland produces insulin for glucose metabolism.
The thymus gland is crucial for the development and maturation of
T-cells, which are essential for adaptive immunity.
3. In a surgical scenario where a patient experiences evisceration post-
operation, what immediate actions should the surgical team take to manage
the situation?
Suture the incision immediately without further assessment.
Administer pain relief and wait for the patient to stabilize before taking
action.
Leave the organs exposed to prevent infection and monitor the
patient closely.
, Cover the exposed organs with a sterile dressing and notify the
surgical team for further intervention.
4. What type of sutures are used to close the mucosal layer in anastomosis?
absorbable
silk
nonabsorbable
catgut
5. The master endocrine gland is the ______ gland.
Parathyroid
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pineal
6. Which of the three pairs of salivary glands is described below: largest of the
salivary glands
Sublingual
Parotid
Submaxillary
7. What is the medical condition that involves the thickening and shortening of
the palmar fascia?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger finger
Syndactylism
, Dupuytren's contracture
8. Which condition listed is characterized by a blockage in the intestines that
does not necessitate urgent surgical intervention?
paralytic ileus
appendicitis
sigmoid colon volvulus
fecal impaction
9. What type of shock is caused by postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding?
Hypovolemic
Septic
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic
10. Which of the following describes a hiatal hernia?
A pouch developing in the esophagus due to weakening in the
muscularis layer
When a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm
A portion of the small intestine becoming stuck in the inguinal canal
When a portion of the small intestine twists around itself
11. Describe the role of the parathyroid hormone in the human body.
The parathyroid hormone controls blood sugar levels.
The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphorus levels
in the blood.
, The parathyroid hormone stimulates the production of red blood
cells.
The parathyroid hormone influences the body's stress response.
12. In a surgical procedure involving the stomach, if the omentum is removed,
what potential complication might arise?
Increased risk of infection
Improved nutrient absorption
Decreased stomach acidity
Enhanced blood flow to the stomach
13. A patient develops tetany after a parathyroidectomy. What immediate action
should the surgical team consider to address this complication?
Monitor blood pressure
Increase fluid intake
Perform a second surgery
Administer calcium supplements
14. Vagotomy for peptic ulcer often is accompanied by pyloroplasty because:
vagotomy stimulates gastric acid
gastric contractions increase
vagotomy may cause gastric atony
gastric secretions increase
15. Describe the relationship between postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding
and hypovolemic shock.
