ABSA SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
PRACTICE TEST (LATEST UPDATE 2026)
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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? -
CORRECTANSWER Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
CORRECTANSWER Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following
two structures: -CORRECTANSWER Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -CORRECTANSWER Proximal
and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
CORRECTANSWER Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? -CORRECTANSWER Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: -CORRECTANSWER Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -CORRECTANSWER
Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin
to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -CORRECTANSWER More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER
Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: -CORRECTANSWER Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER Peroneal
The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: -CORRECTANSWER Vagus Nerve
The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: -CORRECTANSWER Calot`s triangle
PRACTICE TEST (LATEST UPDATE 2026)
COMPLETE SOLUTION SCRIPT VERIFIED||
GUARANTEED PASS
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? -
CORRECTANSWER Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
CORRECTANSWER Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following
two structures: -CORRECTANSWER Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -CORRECTANSWER Proximal
and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
CORRECTANSWER Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone
chokes below? -CORRECTANSWER Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: -CORRECTANSWER Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -CORRECTANSWER
Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin
to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -CORRECTANSWER More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER
Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: -CORRECTANSWER Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
have which of the following transient affects: -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER Peroneal
The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: -CORRECTANSWER Vagus Nerve
The anatomic region bordered by the cystic duct, to the common hepatic duct, and the
cystic artery is referred to as: -CORRECTANSWER Calot`s triangle
