ABSA STUDY GUIDE22 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which-of-the-following-would-be-used-to-dilate-a-urethral-stricture?
Choose-one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform-with-followers
None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔Filiform-with-followers
Reverse-Trendelenburg's-position---ans-✔✔The-head-of-the-bed-is-raised-and-the-foot-of-
the-bed-is-lowered
What-do-ligaments-connect?---ans-✔✔bone-to-bone
The-taenia-coli-are---ans-✔✔three-longitudinal-bands-of-muscle-located-beneath-the-
serosa-of-the-colon.-Taenia-coli-is-found-in-the-colon
Normal-serum-potassium---ans-✔✔3.5-5.0-mEq/L
Applying-suction-to-a-tracheostomy-is-limited-to-no-more-than_________-seconds.---ans-
✔✔10-seconds
chest-compressions---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---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---ans-✔✔
,Dupuytren's-contracture---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---ans-✔✔b.-Vas-Deferens
anterior-colporrhaphy---ans-✔✔Surgery-for-severe-symptoms-of-cystocele-in-which-the-
pelvic-muscles-are-tightened-for-better-bladder-support.
leiomyoma-of-the-uterus---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---ans-✔✔The-testicular-vein,-the-male-gonadal-
vein,-carries-deoxygenated-blood-from-its-corresponding-testis-to-the-inferior-vena-cava
Berry-aneurysm-is-located-in:
a.-abdomen
b.-lower-extremity
c.-head
d.-thorax---ans-✔✔Most-often-found-in-the-circle-of-Willis-in-the-brain-circulation
Consists-of-a-small,-spherical-vessel-dilation
-c.-head
Complete-removal-of-parathyroid-results-in:
a.-Tinnitus
b.-Increased-calcium-in-the-blood
c.-Tetany
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-Tetany
Average-length-of-large-intestine
a.-4
b.-5
c.-6
d.-7---ans-✔✔b.-5
12-year-old-with-RLQ-pain-which-should-be-excluded
a.-Appendectomy
b.-PID
c.-Pregnancy-
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-Pregnancy
Chemical-disinfectant-does-not-destroy
a.-bateria
, b.-fungi
c.-spores---ans-✔✔c.-spores
Normal-O2s-at-sea-level---ans-✔✔96-99%
Sternocleidomastoid---ans-✔✔Contraction-of-one-side:-laterally-flexes-neck,-rotates-head-
to-opposite-side;-Contraction-of-both-sides-together:-flexes-neck
A-neuroanatomy-sulcus-is
a.-deep-fissure
b.-pointed-projection
c.-slight-ridge
d.-shallow-groove---ans-✔✔d.-shallow-groove
Medial-surface-of-left-cerebral-hemisphere.-In-neuroanatomy,-a-sulcus-is-a-depression-or-
groove-in-the-cerebral-cortex.-It-surrounds-a-gyrus,-creating-the-characteristic-folded-
appearance-of-the-brain-in-humans-and-other-mammals.-The-larger-sulci-are-usually-
called-fissures.
placenta-previa---ans-✔✔implantation-of-the-placenta-over-the-cervical-opening-or-in-the-
lower-region-of-the-uterus
blood-supply-to-small-bowel-is-from-branches-of:
a.-L.-Renal-artery
b.-Superior-Mesenteric-artery
c.-R.-Renal-Artery
d.-Inferior-Mesenteric-artery---ans-✔✔superior-mesenteric-artery
A-joint-fusion-in-the-foot-with-the-articular-surfaces-removed-
a.-osteotomy
b.-arthroplasty
c.-arthrodesis
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-arthrodesis
Primary-function-of-surgical-assist
a.-to-cut-all-suture,-close-skin,-apply-dressings-for-surgeon
b.-to-provide-exposure-for-surgeon
c.-to-select-appropriate-implements/equipment-for-procedure
d.-to-tie-and-cut-most-of-the-suture---ans-✔✔
The-interpleural-space-of-the-chest-cavity-is-
a.-mediastinum
b.-pericardium
c.-mesion
d.-hilum---ans-✔✔a.-mediastinum
AND ANSWERS
Which-of-the-following-would-be-used-to-dilate-a-urethral-stricture?
Choose-one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform-with-followers
None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔Filiform-with-followers
Reverse-Trendelenburg's-position---ans-✔✔The-head-of-the-bed-is-raised-and-the-foot-of-
the-bed-is-lowered
What-do-ligaments-connect?---ans-✔✔bone-to-bone
The-taenia-coli-are---ans-✔✔three-longitudinal-bands-of-muscle-located-beneath-the-
serosa-of-the-colon.-Taenia-coli-is-found-in-the-colon
Normal-serum-potassium---ans-✔✔3.5-5.0-mEq/L
Applying-suction-to-a-tracheostomy-is-limited-to-no-more-than_________-seconds.---ans-
✔✔10-seconds
chest-compressions---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---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---ans-✔✔
,Dupuytren's-contracture---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---ans-✔✔b.-Vas-Deferens
anterior-colporrhaphy---ans-✔✔Surgery-for-severe-symptoms-of-cystocele-in-which-the-
pelvic-muscles-are-tightened-for-better-bladder-support.
leiomyoma-of-the-uterus---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---ans-✔✔The-testicular-vein,-the-male-gonadal-
vein,-carries-deoxygenated-blood-from-its-corresponding-testis-to-the-inferior-vena-cava
Berry-aneurysm-is-located-in:
a.-abdomen
b.-lower-extremity
c.-head
d.-thorax---ans-✔✔Most-often-found-in-the-circle-of-Willis-in-the-brain-circulation
Consists-of-a-small,-spherical-vessel-dilation
-c.-head
Complete-removal-of-parathyroid-results-in:
a.-Tinnitus
b.-Increased-calcium-in-the-blood
c.-Tetany
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-Tetany
Average-length-of-large-intestine
a.-4
b.-5
c.-6
d.-7---ans-✔✔b.-5
12-year-old-with-RLQ-pain-which-should-be-excluded
a.-Appendectomy
b.-PID
c.-Pregnancy-
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-Pregnancy
Chemical-disinfectant-does-not-destroy
a.-bateria
, b.-fungi
c.-spores---ans-✔✔c.-spores
Normal-O2s-at-sea-level---ans-✔✔96-99%
Sternocleidomastoid---ans-✔✔Contraction-of-one-side:-laterally-flexes-neck,-rotates-head-
to-opposite-side;-Contraction-of-both-sides-together:-flexes-neck
A-neuroanatomy-sulcus-is
a.-deep-fissure
b.-pointed-projection
c.-slight-ridge
d.-shallow-groove---ans-✔✔d.-shallow-groove
Medial-surface-of-left-cerebral-hemisphere.-In-neuroanatomy,-a-sulcus-is-a-depression-or-
groove-in-the-cerebral-cortex.-It-surrounds-a-gyrus,-creating-the-characteristic-folded-
appearance-of-the-brain-in-humans-and-other-mammals.-The-larger-sulci-are-usually-
called-fissures.
placenta-previa---ans-✔✔implantation-of-the-placenta-over-the-cervical-opening-or-in-the-
lower-region-of-the-uterus
blood-supply-to-small-bowel-is-from-branches-of:
a.-L.-Renal-artery
b.-Superior-Mesenteric-artery
c.-R.-Renal-Artery
d.-Inferior-Mesenteric-artery---ans-✔✔superior-mesenteric-artery
A-joint-fusion-in-the-foot-with-the-articular-surfaces-removed-
a.-osteotomy
b.-arthroplasty
c.-arthrodesis
d.-none---ans-✔✔c.-arthrodesis
Primary-function-of-surgical-assist
a.-to-cut-all-suture,-close-skin,-apply-dressings-for-surgeon
b.-to-provide-exposure-for-surgeon
c.-to-select-appropriate-implements/equipment-for-procedure
d.-to-tie-and-cut-most-of-the-suture---ans-✔✔
The-interpleural-space-of-the-chest-cavity-is-
a.-mediastinum
b.-pericardium
c.-mesion
d.-hilum---ans-✔✔a.-mediastinum
