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ABSA SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD
OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT EXAM | ALL
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Contraindicated in pediatric surgery
Choose an answer
In accordance with AO standards, rigid fixation across the epiphyseal plate is generally
1
considered:
The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of
a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80
2
degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement
of the operative thumb (which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions?
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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
3
deep breaths and rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery?
4 Epidural anesthesia is administered:
Don't know?
Terms in this set (122)
The surgeon asks you to first gently Thumb inferior, then back to superior
supinate, then gently pronate the
operative wrist of a 14-year old
patient in supine position. The
operative extremity is positioned at
80 degrees to the torso. Which of the
following most accurately describes
the movement of the operative
thumb (which direction it points) as
you carry out the instructions?
With patient in the prone position, Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves
are oriented:
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers Duodenum and common bile duct
to the surgical anastomosis of which
of the following two structures:
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In knee arthroscopy, the antero- Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial
medial portal is placed: to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: Into the space between the spinal canal and the
dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the Patellar Ligament
patella and the tibial tuberosity in the
knee facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint.
What is the structure?
The talus forms an articulation with Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
which of the following lists of bones:
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is Pubis, ischium, and ilium
comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below?
The superior mesenteric artery Pancreas
provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures:
The uterine artery is a most Internal iliac artery
commonly a direct branch of the:
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ABSA SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD
OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | JUST
RELEASED
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Contraindicated in pediatric surgery
Choose an answer
In accordance with AO standards, rigid fixation across the epiphyseal plate is generally
1
considered:
The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of
a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80
2
degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement
of the operative thumb (which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions?
https://quizlet.com/1201013153/absa-surgical-assistant-certification-exam-actual-exam-2026-american-board-of-surgical-assistant-exam-all-question… 1/16
,8/22/26, 12:10 PM ABSA SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT …
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
3
deep breaths and rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery?
4 Epidural anesthesia is administered:
Don't know?
Terms in this set (122)
The surgeon asks you to first gently Thumb inferior, then back to superior
supinate, then gently pronate the
operative wrist of a 14-year old
patient in supine position. The
operative extremity is positioned at
80 degrees to the torso. Which of the
following most accurately describes
the movement of the operative
thumb (which direction it points) as
you carry out the instructions?
With patient in the prone position, Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves
are oriented:
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers Duodenum and common bile duct
to the surgical anastomosis of which
of the following two structures:
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, 8/22/26, 12:10 PM ABSA SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT …
In knee arthroscopy, the antero- Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial
medial portal is placed: to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: Into the space between the spinal canal and the
dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the Patellar Ligament
patella and the tibial tuberosity in the
knee facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint.
What is the structure?
The talus forms an articulation with Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
which of the following lists of bones:
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is Pubis, ischium, and ilium
comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below?
The superior mesenteric artery Pancreas
provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures:
The uterine artery is a most Internal iliac artery
commonly a direct branch of the:
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