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ABSA STUDY GUIDE TEST | | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above
Filiform with followers
The primary function of the surgical assistant is:
Choose one
To tie and cut most of the sutures for the surgeon
To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate
To cut all sutures, close the skin and apply dressings for the surgeon
To select appropriate implements and/or equipment for the
procedure
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To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate
A Potts scissor would commonly be used in which type of surgery?
Choose one
Neurosurgery
Gynecological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular surgery
Which organ or structure is partially retro peritoneal?
Choose one
Spleen
Jejunum
Pancreas
None of the above
Pancreas
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the:
Choose one
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Neck
Neck
A Harrington retractor would most frequently be used in the:
Choose one
Hip
Neck
Chest
Abdomen
Abdomen
During a cardiac arrest, the best place to check for a victim's pulse is:
Choose one
Radial artery
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Brachial artery
Popliteal artery
Carotid artery
Carotid artery
Which suture is most inert in tissue?
Choose one
Stainless steel wire
Nylon
Silk
Polypropylene
Stainless steel wire
The Islets of Langerhans secrete insulin?
Choose one
Yes
No
Unknown.
Yes
ABSA STUDY GUIDE TEST | | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above
Filiform with followers
The primary function of the surgical assistant is:
Choose one
To tie and cut most of the sutures for the surgeon
To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate
To cut all sutures, close the skin and apply dressings for the surgeon
To select appropriate implements and/or equipment for the
procedure
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To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate
A Potts scissor would commonly be used in which type of surgery?
Choose one
Neurosurgery
Gynecological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular surgery
Which organ or structure is partially retro peritoneal?
Choose one
Spleen
Jejunum
Pancreas
None of the above
Pancreas
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the:
Choose one
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Neck
Neck
A Harrington retractor would most frequently be used in the:
Choose one
Hip
Neck
Chest
Abdomen
Abdomen
During a cardiac arrest, the best place to check for a victim's pulse is:
Choose one
Radial artery
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Brachial artery
Popliteal artery
Carotid artery
Carotid artery
Which suture is most inert in tissue?
Choose one
Stainless steel wire
Nylon
Silk
Polypropylene
Stainless steel wire
The Islets of Langerhans secrete insulin?
Choose one
Yes
No
Unknown.
Yes
