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AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGICAL ASSISTANTS {ABSA

} EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS|

FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND FULLY

REVISED |GRADED A+ ,UPDATED ,REVIEWED AND WELL

REVISED | LATEST EXAM AND NEWEST VERSION!!!


American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Exam

Exam Coverage

Exam coverage for the ABSA Study Guide Exam typically refers to certification
content associated with the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or
other ABSA-related technical certification programs. For the Surgical Assistant
Certification (SA-C) pathway, the exam focuses on surgical anatomy,
perioperative patient care, sterile technique, instrumentation, surgical
procedures across specialties, emergency situations, patient safety, and OSHA
standards. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions designed to
evaluate practical and clinical knowledge required in surgical assisting roles.
Reverse Trendelenburg's position

CORRECT ANSWER:
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect?

CORRECT ANSWER:
bone to bone
The taenia coli are

CORRECT ANSWER:
three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon.
Taenia coli is found in the colon

,Normal serum potassium

CORRECT ANSWER:
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above

CORRECT ANSWER:
Filiform with followers
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds.

CORRECT ANSWER:
10 seconds
chest compressions

CORRECT ANSWER:
Rapid, deep, regular compressions on the center of the chest in an attempt to
circulate blood to the brain, lungs, and heart. At least 2 inches in depth for an
adult
The spleen is :
A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ
C. Vesicle
D. None

CORRECT ANSWER:
B. Lymphatic Organ

When selecting an x-ray for viewing during surgery, what is first and most
important?
a. Exposure
b. Patient info
c. Technique
d. Orientation

,Dupuytren's contracture

CORRECT ANSWER:
Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into
a flexed position
male sterilization involves:
a. vastus lateralis
b. vas deferens
c. vas vasorum

CORRECT ANSWER:
b. Vas Deferens

anterior colporrhaphy

CORRECT ANSWER:
Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
tightened for better bladder support.
The interpleural space of the chest cavity is called the:
Choose one
Hilum
Mediastinum
Mesion
Pericardium

CORRECT ANSWER:
Mediastinum
A Swan-Ganz catheter is used to:
Choose one
Remove arterial clots
Irrigate the common duct
Drain the mediastinum
Monitor critical patients

CORRECT ANSWER:
Monitor critical patients
The common name for hallux valgus is:
Choose one

, Club foot
Hammer toes
Flat Feet
Bunions

CORRECT ANSWER:
Bunion
Which drug neutralizes the actions of heparin?
Choose one
Prostigmin
Atropine sulfate
Lidocaine
Protamine sulfate

CORRECT ANSWER:
Protamine sulfate
The leading cause of cancer death in women is cancer of the:
Choose one
Cervix
Breast
Uterus
Lung

CORRECT ANSWER:
Lung
The nasal cavity connects with the ear through the:
Choose one
Nasal ducts
Posterior sinuses
Eustachian tubes
Ethmoid sinuses

CORRECT ANSWER:
Eustachian tubes
The procedure that utilizes a purse-string suture in the cervical os to prevent
spontaneous abortion
Choose one
Colpotomy