ABSA SURGICAL ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATION (SA-C)
EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
According to the American Board of Surgical
Assistants, which of the following best defines the role
of the first assistant during a surgical procedure?
A) An individual who passes instruments and performs
the surgical scrub
B) An individual who provides primary assistance to
the surgeon and cannot be involved in any other role
such as scrub nurse
C) An individual who holds retractors but does not
participate in tying or suturing
D) An individual who supervises the entire surgical
team and makes all clinical decisions
Answer: B) An individual who provides primary
assistance to the surgeon and cannot be involved in
any other role such as scrub nurse
Rationale: The ABSA defines the first assistant as the
individual providing primary assistance to the primary
,surgeon during a surgical procedure. This individual
cannot be involved in any other role or function, such
as first or second scrub or passing instruments . The
first assistant must actively participate in providing
exposure, hemostasis, tying, and suturing as
determined by the surgeon .
What is the primary purpose of the SA-C certification
program established by the American Board of
Surgical Assistants?
A) To define the legal scope of practice for all surgical
assistants
B) To guarantee employment in any healthcare facility
C) To protect the public through the establishment
and maintenance of professional standards
D) To replace state licensing requirements for surgical
practice
Answer: C) To protect the public through the
establishment and maintenance of professional
standards
Rationale: The primary purpose of the American Board
of Surgical Assistants is to protect the public through
the establishment and maintenance of standards for
the SA-C certification program . Certification is not
intended to define requirements for employment or
scope of practice, nor does it restrict who may function
as a surgical assistant .
, Which of the following statements regarding
professional certification through the ABSA is correct?
A) Certification is mandatory for all surgical assistants
in the United States
B) Certification is a voluntary process by which a non-
governmental entity grants formal recognition to
individuals who meet predetermined criteria
C) Certification is administered by state medical
boards
D) Certification grants individuals the authority to
perform independent surgical procedures
Answer: B) Certification is a voluntary process by
which a non-governmental entity grants formal
recognition to individuals who meet predetermined
criteria
Rationale: Professional certification is a process by
which an entity grants formal recognition to
individuals who meet predetermined, standardized
criteria . The certification process involves
determination of eligibility, assessment of competence,
and recertification requirements . SA-C certification
does not allow for independent performance of any
medical or surgical procedures .
A physician completing a residency with two years of
surgical experience is applying for the SA-C
CERTIFICATION (SA-C)
EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
According to the American Board of Surgical
Assistants, which of the following best defines the role
of the first assistant during a surgical procedure?
A) An individual who passes instruments and performs
the surgical scrub
B) An individual who provides primary assistance to
the surgeon and cannot be involved in any other role
such as scrub nurse
C) An individual who holds retractors but does not
participate in tying or suturing
D) An individual who supervises the entire surgical
team and makes all clinical decisions
Answer: B) An individual who provides primary
assistance to the surgeon and cannot be involved in
any other role such as scrub nurse
Rationale: The ABSA defines the first assistant as the
individual providing primary assistance to the primary
,surgeon during a surgical procedure. This individual
cannot be involved in any other role or function, such
as first or second scrub or passing instruments . The
first assistant must actively participate in providing
exposure, hemostasis, tying, and suturing as
determined by the surgeon .
What is the primary purpose of the SA-C certification
program established by the American Board of
Surgical Assistants?
A) To define the legal scope of practice for all surgical
assistants
B) To guarantee employment in any healthcare facility
C) To protect the public through the establishment
and maintenance of professional standards
D) To replace state licensing requirements for surgical
practice
Answer: C) To protect the public through the
establishment and maintenance of professional
standards
Rationale: The primary purpose of the American Board
of Surgical Assistants is to protect the public through
the establishment and maintenance of standards for
the SA-C certification program . Certification is not
intended to define requirements for employment or
scope of practice, nor does it restrict who may function
as a surgical assistant .
, Which of the following statements regarding
professional certification through the ABSA is correct?
A) Certification is mandatory for all surgical assistants
in the United States
B) Certification is a voluntary process by which a non-
governmental entity grants formal recognition to
individuals who meet predetermined criteria
C) Certification is administered by state medical
boards
D) Certification grants individuals the authority to
perform independent surgical procedures
Answer: B) Certification is a voluntary process by
which a non-governmental entity grants formal
recognition to individuals who meet predetermined
criteria
Rationale: Professional certification is a process by
which an entity grants formal recognition to
individuals who meet predetermined, standardized
criteria . The certification process involves
determination of eligibility, assessment of competence,
and recertification requirements . SA-C certification
does not allow for independent performance of any
medical or surgical procedures .
A physician completing a residency with two years of
surgical experience is applying for the SA-C
