ABSA Study Guide Questions With 100% Verified
Solutions
Which of the following statements concerning erythrocytes (RBC) is not
true? - ANSWER -Transport oxygen and carry carbon dioxide
Which of the following concerning the lymphatic system is not true? -
ANSWER -Lymph nodes act as absorbers and diffusers
The continuous rhythmic lavage of the bladder to stimulate reflex
control is - ANSWER -Closed drainage
21. Edema can result from: - ANSWER -Kidney disease and severe
burns, lymphatic and venous blockage and overdilation of arterioles
Which of the following methods are not used to control blood loss in
the OR - ANSWER -Deoxydized cellulose and cotton plegets
23. The main indication for dialysis in renal failure is a high ___.The
methods of dialysis are___ and ___. - ANSWER -Serum Potassium,
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
A patient receiving IV therapy develops shortness of breath with
increased respiratory rate and blood pressure. The diagnosis ___ and the
nurse should ___. - ANSWER -Circulatory overload, slow the IV
All of the following are function of the spleen except: - ANSWER -
Stabilize arterial flow
Which of the following men discovered body absorbs sutures made
from animal tissues? - ANSWER -Philip Syng Physick
Which of the following suture materials is not absorbed but remains
living tissue in the body? - ANSWER -Fascia lata
, The space caused by the separation of wound edges which have not
been closely approximately by sutures is called: - ANSWER -Dead
space
An interrupted suture, which is placed through the tissue from one side
of the tissue from one side of the wound to the other and then through
the called - ANSWER -Mattress
Suture material which, during the healing process, becomes
encapsulated by fibrous tissue called: - ANSWER -Non-absorbable
suture
In the presence of infection, the absorption rate of surgical gut is: -
ANSWER -Increased
Which of the following sutures may be used in the presence of
infection? - ANSWER -Polypropylene
A suture in which short lateral stitches are taken beneath - ANSWER -
Subcuticular
The healing process in which a wound is purposely left open and
allowed to heal from the bottom upward is called - ANSWER -
Secondary intention
Surgical gut is made from the: - ANSWER -Submucosa layer of sheeps
intestines
Which of the following is most inert in tissue? - ANSWER -Wire
A stay suture does not pass through: - ANSWER -Mesentery
The spitting open or gaping of a wound is called: - ANSWER -
Dehiscence
, Which of the following is used to stop bleeding and oozing on the
surfaces of severed bones? - ANSWER -A mixture of waxes (chiefly
beeswax)
The protrusion of bowel through the separated of an abdominal wound
closure - ANSWER -Evisceration
Silk is not recommended for use in the gallbladder, kidney, or bladder
because: - ANSWER -It may become the nucleus for stone formation
Most braided or twisted nonabsorbable sutures should be used in the
presence of active infection because: - ANSWER -The sutures become a
breeding place for infection
The Halsted Technique consists mainly of: - ANSWER -Interrupted
Silk Sutures
Another name for a stick tie or transfixion suture is - ANSWER -Suture
ligature
Bumpers or guards are used on tension to: - ANSWER -Prevent the
heavy suture from cutting into the skin
Tissue trauma will be kept to a minimum by using: - ANSWER -
Sutured swagged to a needle
The amount of weight or pull necessary to break the suture or ligature
material is called: - ANSWER -Tensile strength
23. Which of the following would have a weakening effect on suture? -
ANSWER -Soaking it in saline, testing its tensile strength, straightening
it
, Which of the material is least reactive tissue? - ANSWER -
Polypropylene
What type of suture would be used when closing the anus for the
perineal stage of an abdominal perineal resection - ANSWER -A purse-
string suture
The ampulla of Vater is dilated for: - ANSWER -Common Duct Stones
2. Select the procedure(s) that require(s) isolation of instruments from
operative field - ANSWER -Open intestinal anastomosis, common duct
exploration, exteriorization of colostomy
A longitudinal ulcer in the anal canal is ___ and ____ is a tubular tract
that has its skin opening beside the anus - ANSWER -Fissure in ano,
fistula in ano
Protrusion of viscera through the abdominal incision following surgery
is: - ANSWER -Evisceration
All of the conditions require immediate surgery except: - ANSWER -
Massive rectal prolapse
Cessation of peristalsis is: - ANSWER -Paralytic ileus
An abdominal incision made parallel and about four cm lateral to
midline is a ___ incision. - ANSWER -Paramedian rectus
Which statement concerning hernias is not true? - ANSWER -Direct
hernia leaves the abdomen through the inguinal ring
Subtotal gastric resection with gastrojejunostomy anterior to the
transverse Colon is a - ANSWER -Billroth 2
Solutions
Which of the following statements concerning erythrocytes (RBC) is not
true? - ANSWER -Transport oxygen and carry carbon dioxide
Which of the following concerning the lymphatic system is not true? -
ANSWER -Lymph nodes act as absorbers and diffusers
The continuous rhythmic lavage of the bladder to stimulate reflex
control is - ANSWER -Closed drainage
21. Edema can result from: - ANSWER -Kidney disease and severe
burns, lymphatic and venous blockage and overdilation of arterioles
Which of the following methods are not used to control blood loss in
the OR - ANSWER -Deoxydized cellulose and cotton plegets
23. The main indication for dialysis in renal failure is a high ___.The
methods of dialysis are___ and ___. - ANSWER -Serum Potassium,
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
A patient receiving IV therapy develops shortness of breath with
increased respiratory rate and blood pressure. The diagnosis ___ and the
nurse should ___. - ANSWER -Circulatory overload, slow the IV
All of the following are function of the spleen except: - ANSWER -
Stabilize arterial flow
Which of the following men discovered body absorbs sutures made
from animal tissues? - ANSWER -Philip Syng Physick
Which of the following suture materials is not absorbed but remains
living tissue in the body? - ANSWER -Fascia lata
, The space caused by the separation of wound edges which have not
been closely approximately by sutures is called: - ANSWER -Dead
space
An interrupted suture, which is placed through the tissue from one side
of the tissue from one side of the wound to the other and then through
the called - ANSWER -Mattress
Suture material which, during the healing process, becomes
encapsulated by fibrous tissue called: - ANSWER -Non-absorbable
suture
In the presence of infection, the absorption rate of surgical gut is: -
ANSWER -Increased
Which of the following sutures may be used in the presence of
infection? - ANSWER -Polypropylene
A suture in which short lateral stitches are taken beneath - ANSWER -
Subcuticular
The healing process in which a wound is purposely left open and
allowed to heal from the bottom upward is called - ANSWER -
Secondary intention
Surgical gut is made from the: - ANSWER -Submucosa layer of sheeps
intestines
Which of the following is most inert in tissue? - ANSWER -Wire
A stay suture does not pass through: - ANSWER -Mesentery
The spitting open or gaping of a wound is called: - ANSWER -
Dehiscence
, Which of the following is used to stop bleeding and oozing on the
surfaces of severed bones? - ANSWER -A mixture of waxes (chiefly
beeswax)
The protrusion of bowel through the separated of an abdominal wound
closure - ANSWER -Evisceration
Silk is not recommended for use in the gallbladder, kidney, or bladder
because: - ANSWER -It may become the nucleus for stone formation
Most braided or twisted nonabsorbable sutures should be used in the
presence of active infection because: - ANSWER -The sutures become a
breeding place for infection
The Halsted Technique consists mainly of: - ANSWER -Interrupted
Silk Sutures
Another name for a stick tie or transfixion suture is - ANSWER -Suture
ligature
Bumpers or guards are used on tension to: - ANSWER -Prevent the
heavy suture from cutting into the skin
Tissue trauma will be kept to a minimum by using: - ANSWER -
Sutured swagged to a needle
The amount of weight or pull necessary to break the suture or ligature
material is called: - ANSWER -Tensile strength
23. Which of the following would have a weakening effect on suture? -
ANSWER -Soaking it in saline, testing its tensile strength, straightening
it
, Which of the material is least reactive tissue? - ANSWER -
Polypropylene
What type of suture would be used when closing the anus for the
perineal stage of an abdominal perineal resection - ANSWER -A purse-
string suture
The ampulla of Vater is dilated for: - ANSWER -Common Duct Stones
2. Select the procedure(s) that require(s) isolation of instruments from
operative field - ANSWER -Open intestinal anastomosis, common duct
exploration, exteriorization of colostomy
A longitudinal ulcer in the anal canal is ___ and ____ is a tubular tract
that has its skin opening beside the anus - ANSWER -Fissure in ano,
fistula in ano
Protrusion of viscera through the abdominal incision following surgery
is: - ANSWER -Evisceration
All of the conditions require immediate surgery except: - ANSWER -
Massive rectal prolapse
Cessation of peristalsis is: - ANSWER -Paralytic ileus
An abdominal incision made parallel and about four cm lateral to
midline is a ___ incision. - ANSWER -Paramedian rectus
Which statement concerning hernias is not true? - ANSWER -Direct
hernia leaves the abdomen through the inguinal ring
Subtotal gastric resection with gastrojejunostomy anterior to the
transverse Colon is a - ANSWER -Billroth 2
