ABSA SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT PRACTICE
TEST 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SCRIPT
VERIFIED
◉ Primary superficial sensation to the cheek and nose derives from:
Answer: Maxillary branch of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
◉ Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic
outlet syndrome, include which of the following lists of structures?
Answer: Subclavian vein and artery, and brachial plexus
◉ The tricuspid valve of the heart lies between the: Answer: The
right atrium and the right ventricle
◉ Internal mammary arteries are direct branches of which of the
following? Answer: Subclavian artery/s
◉ Which incision would avoid contact with the posterior rectus
sheath? Answer: Pfannenstied
◉ Which incision would allow a single-layer fascial closure? Answer:
Midline
, ◉ Which incision is designed for anterior access to the spleen, and
avoids the cutaneous nerves and innervation to the rectus muscle?
Answer: Subcostal
◉ Which of the following structures are considered entirely within
the peritoneal cavity? Answer: Transverse colon
◉ The superior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric artery
anastomose through which of the following vessels? Answer:
Marginal artery
◉ The cystic artery arises from which of the following vessels?
Answer: Right hepatic artery
◉ Which portion of the liver would you expect to find medial and
slightly superior to the gall bladder? Answer: Quadrate Lobe
◉ Damage to which of the following nerves during pelvic node
dissection may lead to problems with micturition and or bladder
control in the patient: Answer: Pelvic, Hypogastric and Pudendal
◉ The inferior epigastric artery courses: Answer: Medial to the
internal inguinal ring
TEST 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SCRIPT
VERIFIED
◉ Primary superficial sensation to the cheek and nose derives from:
Answer: Maxillary branch of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
◉ Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic
outlet syndrome, include which of the following lists of structures?
Answer: Subclavian vein and artery, and brachial plexus
◉ The tricuspid valve of the heart lies between the: Answer: The
right atrium and the right ventricle
◉ Internal mammary arteries are direct branches of which of the
following? Answer: Subclavian artery/s
◉ Which incision would avoid contact with the posterior rectus
sheath? Answer: Pfannenstied
◉ Which incision would allow a single-layer fascial closure? Answer:
Midline
, ◉ Which incision is designed for anterior access to the spleen, and
avoids the cutaneous nerves and innervation to the rectus muscle?
Answer: Subcostal
◉ Which of the following structures are considered entirely within
the peritoneal cavity? Answer: Transverse colon
◉ The superior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric artery
anastomose through which of the following vessels? Answer:
Marginal artery
◉ The cystic artery arises from which of the following vessels?
Answer: Right hepatic artery
◉ Which portion of the liver would you expect to find medial and
slightly superior to the gall bladder? Answer: Quadrate Lobe
◉ Damage to which of the following nerves during pelvic node
dissection may lead to problems with micturition and or bladder
control in the patient: Answer: Pelvic, Hypogastric and Pudendal
◉ The inferior epigastric artery courses: Answer: Medial to the
internal inguinal ring
