ABSA STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

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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?
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Choose one M




M Foley
M Bakes
Filiform with followers
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None of the above - correct answer- Filiform with followers
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Reverse Trendelenburg's position - correct answer- The head of
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the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
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What do ligaments connect? - correct answer- bone to bone
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The taenia coli are - correct answer- three longitudinal bands of
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muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is
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found in the colon
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Normal serum potassium - correct answer- 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
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Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more
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than
M seconds. - correct answer- 10 seconds M M M M M




chest compressions - correct answer- Rapid, deep, regular
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compressions on the center of the chest in an attempt to
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circulate blood to the brain, lungs, and heart. At least 2 inches in
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depth for an adult
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The spleen is :
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A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ M




C. Vesicle
D. None - correct answer- B. Lymphatic Organ
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When selecting an x-ray for viewing during surgery, what is first
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and most important?
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a. Exposure
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c. Technique
d. Orientation - correct answer- M M M

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Dupuytren's contracture - correct answer- Thickening and
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shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a
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flexed position
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male sterilization involves:
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a. vastus lateralis M




b. vas deferens
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c. vas vasorum - correct answer- b. Vas Deferens
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anterior colporrhaphy - correct answer- Surgery for severe
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symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
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tightened for better bladder support.
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leiomyoma of the uterus - correct answer- Also termed fibroids,
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Mthese smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful
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Mgrowths, which may be removed surgically.
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What is the drainage of left testicular vein - correct answer- The
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testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated
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blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava
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