Surgical Assistant Certification
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The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of
a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80
degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of
the operative thumb (which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following
two structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Into the space between
the spinal canal and the dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee facilitates
quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Internal iliac artery
, After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin
to significantly (and precipitously) drop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Increasing blood flow to the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low
blood pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking
deep breaths and rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bradycardia
A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be
caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or
damage to/compression of the _______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular
head. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Peroneal
The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vagus Nerve
The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Calot`s triangle
The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to which of the following
structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Splenic Flexure of the colon
The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Splenic Artery
Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total thyroidectomy procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The open approach generally utilizes a low transverse collar
incision
During total nephrectomy and/or adrenalectomy, which of the following poses the
greatest intra-operative risk from a systemic perspective, during the manipulation of the
adrenal gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rapid blood pressure change
Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1. The pancreas is a mixed exocrine and endocrine organ
Exam LATEST UPDATES!!! 2026-2027 |
CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH QUIZ &
ANSWERS | HIGHLY GRADED A+
The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of
a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80
degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of
the operative thumb (which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following
two structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Into the space between
the spinal canal and the dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee facilitates
quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Internal iliac artery
, After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin
to significantly (and precipitously) drop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Increasing blood flow to the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low
blood pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking
deep breaths and rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary
conditions may be responsible and require urgent surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bradycardia
A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be
caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or
damage to/compression of the _______ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular
head. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Peroneal
The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vagus Nerve
The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Calot`s triangle
The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to which of the following
structures: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Splenic Flexure of the colon
The short gastric arteries are direct branches of which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Splenic Artery
Which of the flowing statements are true regarding total thyroidectomy procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The open approach generally utilizes a low transverse collar
incision
During total nephrectomy and/or adrenalectomy, which of the following poses the
greatest intra-operative risk from a systemic perspective, during the manipulation of the
adrenal gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rapid blood pressure change
Which of the following are true statements regarding the pancreas? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1. The pancreas is a mixed exocrine and endocrine organ
