ABSA EXAM / AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT (ABSA) ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 PREP QUESTIONS COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
1. If a patient presents with piriformis syndrome, which movement would likely
be affected due to the dysfunction of the piriformis muscle?
Extension of the shoulder.
Abduction of the arm.
Lateral rotation of the hip.
Flexion of the knee.
2. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing severe heart failure, how would
the use of a Swan-Ganz catheter be beneficial?
It provides irrigation to the common duct during a procedure.
It allows for continuous monitoring of cardiac function and fluid
status.
It drains excess fluid from the mediastinum.
It helps in the removal of arterial clots from the patient.
3. What is the fusion of a joint (with loss of motion) to provide stability?
Arthrodesis
osteotomy
Arthroplasty
chondroplasty
4. Describe the significance of the left testicular vein's drainage pattern in
relation to the body's venous system.
, The left testicular vein drains into the abdominal aorta, which is
significant for nutrient absorption.
The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein, which is
significant because it indicates a longer pathway compared to the
right testicular vein that drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
The left testicular vein drains into the right testicular vein, which is
significant for maintaining blood pressure.
The left testicular vein drains into the inferior vena cava, which is
significant for its role in systemic circulation.
5. Describe the role of the vas deferens in male reproductive anatomy and how
its alteration affects fertility.
The vas deferens transports sperm from the testes to the urethra;
blocking it prevents sperm from being released, leading to
sterilization.
The vas deferens connects the bladder to the prostate gland.
The vas deferens is responsible for the formation of seminal fluid.
The vas deferens produces hormones that regulate sperm production.
6. In adults, ligaments connect:
A bone to a tendon.
A bone to another bone.
A bone to a muscle.
A muscle to another muscle.
7. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the muscles of facial expression?
5th cranial nerve
, 10th cranial nerve
7th cranial nerve
8th cranial nerve
8. In which type of surgery is a Potts scissor primarily utilized?
Gynecological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Neurosurgery
9. If a patient has a surgical procedure that affects the platysma muscle, what
potential impact might this have on their neck movement?
No impact on neck movement
Limited neck movement
Increased neck strength
Improved facial expressions
10. Within the pancreas, the structure(s) responsible for production of insulin
is/are the
Interstitial fibroblasts.
Kupfer cells.
Islets of Langerhans.
Uncinate process.
, 11. Which scalpel blade is most commonly associated with the A #3-knife
handle?
#11
#15
#12
#10
12. Gastric surgery for weight loss is justified when which of the following
criteria are met?
a BMI of 50 or higher and the presence of weight-related health
problems
a BMI of 25 or higher and desire to lose body weight
a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with the presence of
a weight-related health problem
a BMI of 35 or higher and reluctance to change eating habits to lose
weight
13. Describe the potential consequences of a posterior dislocation of the hip on
the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve is unaffected by hip dislocations and remains intact.
Posterior dislocation of the hip primarily affects the femoral artery,
leading to severe bleeding.
The injury to the sciatic nerve causes immediate paralysis of the hip
joint.
A posterior dislocation of the hip can lead to compression or injury
of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain, weakness, or loss of function
in the lower limb.
EXAM 2026/2027 PREP QUESTIONS COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
1. If a patient presents with piriformis syndrome, which movement would likely
be affected due to the dysfunction of the piriformis muscle?
Extension of the shoulder.
Abduction of the arm.
Lateral rotation of the hip.
Flexion of the knee.
2. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing severe heart failure, how would
the use of a Swan-Ganz catheter be beneficial?
It provides irrigation to the common duct during a procedure.
It allows for continuous monitoring of cardiac function and fluid
status.
It drains excess fluid from the mediastinum.
It helps in the removal of arterial clots from the patient.
3. What is the fusion of a joint (with loss of motion) to provide stability?
Arthrodesis
osteotomy
Arthroplasty
chondroplasty
4. Describe the significance of the left testicular vein's drainage pattern in
relation to the body's venous system.
, The left testicular vein drains into the abdominal aorta, which is
significant for nutrient absorption.
The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein, which is
significant because it indicates a longer pathway compared to the
right testicular vein that drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
The left testicular vein drains into the right testicular vein, which is
significant for maintaining blood pressure.
The left testicular vein drains into the inferior vena cava, which is
significant for its role in systemic circulation.
5. Describe the role of the vas deferens in male reproductive anatomy and how
its alteration affects fertility.
The vas deferens transports sperm from the testes to the urethra;
blocking it prevents sperm from being released, leading to
sterilization.
The vas deferens connects the bladder to the prostate gland.
The vas deferens is responsible for the formation of seminal fluid.
The vas deferens produces hormones that regulate sperm production.
6. In adults, ligaments connect:
A bone to a tendon.
A bone to another bone.
A bone to a muscle.
A muscle to another muscle.
7. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the muscles of facial expression?
5th cranial nerve
, 10th cranial nerve
7th cranial nerve
8th cranial nerve
8. In which type of surgery is a Potts scissor primarily utilized?
Gynecological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Neurosurgery
9. If a patient has a surgical procedure that affects the platysma muscle, what
potential impact might this have on their neck movement?
No impact on neck movement
Limited neck movement
Increased neck strength
Improved facial expressions
10. Within the pancreas, the structure(s) responsible for production of insulin
is/are the
Interstitial fibroblasts.
Kupfer cells.
Islets of Langerhans.
Uncinate process.
, 11. Which scalpel blade is most commonly associated with the A #3-knife
handle?
#11
#15
#12
#10
12. Gastric surgery for weight loss is justified when which of the following
criteria are met?
a BMI of 50 or higher and the presence of weight-related health
problems
a BMI of 25 or higher and desire to lose body weight
a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with the presence of
a weight-related health problem
a BMI of 35 or higher and reluctance to change eating habits to lose
weight
13. Describe the potential consequences of a posterior dislocation of the hip on
the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve is unaffected by hip dislocations and remains intact.
Posterior dislocation of the hip primarily affects the femoral artery,
leading to severe bleeding.
The injury to the sciatic nerve causes immediate paralysis of the hip
joint.
A posterior dislocation of the hip can lead to compression or injury
of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain, weakness, or loss of function
in the lower limb.
