Surgical Assistant Certification Exam Prep–
Accurate Answers To All Questions
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 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? Correct Answer - Thumb inferior, then back to
superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: Correct Answer - Superficial to its
corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: Correct Answer -
Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: Correct
Answer - Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to
the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: Correct 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? Correct Answer - Patellar
Ligament
, The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: Correct Answer - Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and
calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below? Correct Answer - Pubis, ischium,
and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: Correct Answer - Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the:
Correct Answer - Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND
cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop?
Correct Answer - More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of:
Correct 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?
Correct Answer - Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient
undergoing a surgical procedure: Correct Answer - Lower than
normal hemoglobin
Accurate Answers To All Questions
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 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? Correct Answer - Thumb inferior, then back to
superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: Correct Answer - Superficial to its
corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: Correct Answer -
Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: Correct
Answer - Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to
the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: Correct 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? Correct Answer - Patellar
Ligament
, The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: Correct Answer - Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and
calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below? Correct Answer - Pubis, ischium,
and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: Correct Answer - Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the:
Correct Answer - Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND
cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop?
Correct Answer - More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of:
Correct 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?
Correct Answer - Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient
undergoing a surgical procedure: Correct Answer - Lower than
normal hemoglobin
