ABSA SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT PRACTICE
TEST 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SCRIPT
VERIFIED Question and Answer 2026 |
Complete Certification Review Guide |
Grade A+
• With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
✓✓Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
• A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the
following two structures: -✓✓Duodenum and common bile duct
• In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -✓✓Proximal and anterior to
the pet anserinus, medial 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 patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee
facilitates quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
✓✓Patellar Ligament
• The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
✓✓Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
• The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? -✓✓Pubis, ischium, and ilium
• The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the
following structures: -✓✓Pancreas
• The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -✓✓Internal iliac artery
• After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output
begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -✓✓More than about 10%
• Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: -✓✓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? -✓✓Cardiac Tamponade
• Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: -✓✓Lower than normal hemoglobin
• Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: -✓✓Bradycardia
• A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be
caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or
damage to/compression of the _______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular
head. -✓✓Peroneal
• The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: -✓✓Vagus Nerve
• The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: -✓✓Calot`s triangle
• The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to which of the
following structures: -✓✓The Splenic Flexure of the colon
• The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the following: -✓✓Splenic
Artery
• Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total thyroidectomy procedures? -
✓✓The open approach generally utilizes a low transverse collar incision
• During total nephrectomy and/or adrenalectomy, which of the following poses the
greatest intra-operative risk from a systemic perspective, during the manipulation of the
adrenal gland? -✓✓Rapid blood pressure change
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓1. The
pancreas is a mixed exocrine and endocrine organ
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓2. The
pancreas lies in direct relation to the portal vasculature, the biliary tree, the vena cava,
the celiac ganglia, and the spleen its vasculature
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓3. Endocrine
and exocrine function are distributed throughout the head, neck, body, and tail sections
TEST 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SCRIPT
VERIFIED Question and Answer 2026 |
Complete Certification Review Guide |
Grade A+
• With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
✓✓Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
• A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the
following two structures: -✓✓Duodenum and common bile duct
• In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -✓✓Proximal and anterior to
the pet anserinus, medial 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 patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee
facilitates quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
✓✓Patellar Ligament
• The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
✓✓Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
• The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? -✓✓Pubis, ischium, and ilium
• The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the
following structures: -✓✓Pancreas
• The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -✓✓Internal iliac artery
• After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output
begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -✓✓More than about 10%
• Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: -✓✓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? -✓✓Cardiac Tamponade
• Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: -✓✓Lower than normal hemoglobin
• Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: -✓✓Bradycardia
• A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be
caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or
damage to/compression of the _______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular
head. -✓✓Peroneal
• The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: -✓✓Vagus Nerve
• The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: -✓✓Calot`s triangle
• The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to which of the
following structures: -✓✓The Splenic Flexure of the colon
• The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the following: -✓✓Splenic
Artery
• Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total thyroidectomy procedures? -
✓✓The open approach generally utilizes a low transverse collar incision
• During total nephrectomy and/or adrenalectomy, which of the following poses the
greatest intra-operative risk from a systemic perspective, during the manipulation of the
adrenal gland? -✓✓Rapid blood pressure change
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓1. The
pancreas is a mixed exocrine and endocrine organ
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓2. The
pancreas lies in direct relation to the portal vasculature, the biliary tree, the vena cava,
the celiac ganglia, and the spleen its vasculature
• Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? -✓✓3. Endocrine
and exocrine function are distributed throughout the head, neck, body, and tail sections
