CSFA EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is
-deep vein thrombosis.
-arterial compression.
-cardiac overload.
-respiratory alkalosis.
CORRECT ANSWER
deep vein thrombosis.
Question 2
Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in the OR?
-forced air-warming blanket
-warmed IV solution
-warmed irrigation solution
-multiple layers of warm blankets
CORRECT ANSWER
forced air warming blanket
Question 3
Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy?
1
,-prone
-supine
-lithotomy
-Fowler's
CORRECT ANSWER
lithotomy
Question 4
OR humidity must be maintained between which of the following ranges?
-5% to 20%
-20% to 60%
-40% to 80%
-50% to 90%
CORRECT ANSWER
20% to 60%
Question 5
An important process in which all team members must participate just prior to incision is
called the
-huddle.
-timeout.
-debriefing.
-consent.
CORRECT ANSWER
timeout
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,Question 6
Which of the following is Mohs surgery used to treat?
-malignant melanoma and basal cell carcinoma
-basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
-malignant melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma
-basal cell and Merkel cell carcinoma
CORRECT ANSWER
basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
Question 7
When reviewing the chart for a patient scheduled for a mammoplasty, it is noticed that
the patient's K+ is 5.4. Which of the following is the patient suffering from?
-hyperkalemia
-hypokalemia
-hypercalcemia
-hypocalcemia
CORRECT ANSWER
hyperkalemia
Question 8
Which of the following are the preferred positioning devices used during surgical
procedures?
-foam pads
-saline bags
-gel pads
3
, -sheet rolls
CORRECT ANSWER
gel pads
Question 9
When inserting a Foley catheter into a male patient, the surgical first assistant encounters
difficulty. Which of the following is the NEXT step that the surgical first assistant should
take?
-Proceed with force until the catheter goes in.
-Stop attempting and notify the surgeon.
-Abort the surgical procedure.
-Obtain a new kit and try again.
CORRECT ANSWER
Stop attempting and notify the surgeon.
Question 10
Which of the following could occur as a result of a tourniquet causing excessive pressure
on the nerves?
-paralysis
-ischemia
-hematoma
-necrosis
CORRECT ANSWER
paralysis
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is
-deep vein thrombosis.
-arterial compression.
-cardiac overload.
-respiratory alkalosis.
CORRECT ANSWER
deep vein thrombosis.
Question 2
Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in the OR?
-forced air-warming blanket
-warmed IV solution
-warmed irrigation solution
-multiple layers of warm blankets
CORRECT ANSWER
forced air warming blanket
Question 3
Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy?
1
,-prone
-supine
-lithotomy
-Fowler's
CORRECT ANSWER
lithotomy
Question 4
OR humidity must be maintained between which of the following ranges?
-5% to 20%
-20% to 60%
-40% to 80%
-50% to 90%
CORRECT ANSWER
20% to 60%
Question 5
An important process in which all team members must participate just prior to incision is
called the
-huddle.
-timeout.
-debriefing.
-consent.
CORRECT ANSWER
timeout
2
,Question 6
Which of the following is Mohs surgery used to treat?
-malignant melanoma and basal cell carcinoma
-basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
-malignant melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma
-basal cell and Merkel cell carcinoma
CORRECT ANSWER
basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
Question 7
When reviewing the chart for a patient scheduled for a mammoplasty, it is noticed that
the patient's K+ is 5.4. Which of the following is the patient suffering from?
-hyperkalemia
-hypokalemia
-hypercalcemia
-hypocalcemia
CORRECT ANSWER
hyperkalemia
Question 8
Which of the following are the preferred positioning devices used during surgical
procedures?
-foam pads
-saline bags
-gel pads
3
, -sheet rolls
CORRECT ANSWER
gel pads
Question 9
When inserting a Foley catheter into a male patient, the surgical first assistant encounters
difficulty. Which of the following is the NEXT step that the surgical first assistant should
take?
-Proceed with force until the catheter goes in.
-Stop attempting and notify the surgeon.
-Abort the surgical procedure.
-Obtain a new kit and try again.
CORRECT ANSWER
Stop attempting and notify the surgeon.
Question 10
Which of the following could occur as a result of a tourniquet causing excessive pressure
on the nerves?
-paralysis
-ischemia
-hematoma
-necrosis
CORRECT ANSWER
paralysis
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