ABSA Study Guide with
questions and well verified
answers 2026!!! ACTUAL
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - ANSWER✔️💫-Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWER✔️💫-The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is
lowered
What do ligaments connect? - ANSWER✔️💫-bone to bone
The taenia coli are - ANSWER✔️💫-three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the
colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - ANSWER✔️💫-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - ANSWER✔️💫-10
seconds
,chest compressions - 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 - 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 - ANSWER✔️💫-
Dupuytren's contracture - 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 - ANSWER✔️💫-b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - ANSWER✔️💫-Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic
muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - ANSWER✔️💫-Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the
uterus are usually nonpainful growths, which may be removed surgically.
, What is the drainage of left testicular vein - ANSWER✔️💫-The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein,
carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava
Berry aneurysm is located in:
a. abdomen
b. lower extremity
c. head
d. thorax - ANSWER✔️💫-Most often found in the circle of Willis in the brain circulation
Consists of a small, spherical vessel dilation
c. head
Complete removal of parathyroid results in:
a. Tinnitus
b. Increased calcium in the blood
c. Tetany
d. none - ANSWER✔️💫-c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7 - ANSWER✔️💫-b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none - ANSWER✔️💫-c. Pregnancy
questions and well verified
answers 2026!!! ACTUAL
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - ANSWER✔️💫-Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWER✔️💫-The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is
lowered
What do ligaments connect? - ANSWER✔️💫-bone to bone
The taenia coli are - ANSWER✔️💫-three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the
colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - ANSWER✔️💫-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - ANSWER✔️💫-10
seconds
,chest compressions - 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 - 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 - ANSWER✔️💫-
Dupuytren's contracture - 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 - ANSWER✔️💫-b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - ANSWER✔️💫-Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic
muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - ANSWER✔️💫-Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the
uterus are usually nonpainful growths, which may be removed surgically.
, What is the drainage of left testicular vein - ANSWER✔️💫-The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein,
carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava
Berry aneurysm is located in:
a. abdomen
b. lower extremity
c. head
d. thorax - ANSWER✔️💫-Most often found in the circle of Willis in the brain circulation
Consists of a small, spherical vessel dilation
c. head
Complete removal of parathyroid results in:
a. Tinnitus
b. Increased calcium in the blood
c. Tetany
d. none - ANSWER✔️💫-c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7 - ANSWER✔️💫-b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none - ANSWER✔️💫-c. Pregnancy
