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ABSA STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT
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 ANS >> - Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - CORRECT ANS >> - The
head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - CORRECT ANS >> - bone to bone
The taenia coli are - CORRECT ANS >> - three longitudinal bands
of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli
is found in the colon
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Normal serum potassium - CORRECT ANS >> - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more
than seconds. - CORRECT ANS >> - 10
seconds
chest compressions - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> - 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 ANS >> -
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B B B B B B
Dupuytren's contracture - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> - b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - CORRECT ANS >> - Surgery for severe
symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> -
The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries
deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior
vena cava
ABSA STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT
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 ANS >> - Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - CORRECT ANS >> - The
head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - CORRECT ANS >> - bone to bone
The taenia coli are - CORRECT ANS >> - three longitudinal bands
of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli
is found in the colon
,2 | Page
Normal serum potassium - CORRECT ANS >> - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more
than seconds. - CORRECT ANS >> - 10
seconds
chest compressions - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> - 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 ANS >> -
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B B B B B B
Dupuytren's contracture - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> - b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - CORRECT ANS >> - Surgery for severe
symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - CORRECT ANS >> - 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 ANS >> -
The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries
deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior
vena cava
