ABSA SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT PRACTICE TEST
Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Reverse Trendelenburg's position
Answer: The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
Question 2: What do ligaments connect?
Answer: bone to bone
Question 3: The taenia coli are
Answer: three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is found in
the colon
Question 4: Normal serum potassium
Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Question 5: 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
Question 6: Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds.
Answer: 10 seconds
Question 7: 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
Question 8: The spleen is:
A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ
C. Vesicle
D. None
Answer: B. Lymphatic Organ
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, Question 9: 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:
Question 10: Dupuytren's contracture
Answer: Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a flexed position
Question 11: male sterilization involves:
A. vastus lateralis
B. vas deferens
C. vas vasorum
Answer: b. Vas Deferens
Question 12: anterior colporrhaphy
Answer: Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better
bladder support.
Question 13: leiomyoma of the uterus
Answer: Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths,
which may be removed surgically.
Question 14: 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
Question 15: 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
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Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Reverse Trendelenburg's position
Answer: The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
Question 2: What do ligaments connect?
Answer: bone to bone
Question 3: The taenia coli are
Answer: three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is found in
the colon
Question 4: Normal serum potassium
Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Question 5: 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
Question 6: Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds.
Answer: 10 seconds
Question 7: 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
Question 8: The spleen is:
A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ
C. Vesicle
D. None
Answer: B. Lymphatic Organ
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, Question 9: 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:
Question 10: Dupuytren's contracture
Answer: Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a flexed position
Question 11: male sterilization involves:
A. vastus lateralis
B. vas deferens
C. vas vasorum
Answer: b. Vas Deferens
Question 12: anterior colporrhaphy
Answer: Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better
bladder support.
Question 13: leiomyoma of the uterus
Answer: Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths,
which may be removed surgically.
Question 14: 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
Question 15: 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
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