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ABSA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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
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
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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 - correct-answer -
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
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anterior colporrhaphy - correct-answer - Surgery for severe symptoms of
cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct-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 - correct-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 - correct-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 - correct-answer - c. Tetany
ABSA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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
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
, 2
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 - correct-answer -
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
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anterior colporrhaphy - correct-answer - Surgery for severe symptoms of
cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct-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 - correct-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 - correct-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 - correct-answer - c. Tetany
