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EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD
OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS MERGED WITH CORRECT
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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? - ANSWER-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: - ANSWER-Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
, A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: - ANSWER-Duodenum and
common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANSWER-
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: - ANSWER-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below? - ANSWER-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: - ANSWER-Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -
ANSWER-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND
cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -
ANSWER-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenburg position has the effect of: -
ANSWER-Increasing blood flow to the brain
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN BOARD
OF SURGICAL ASSISTANT EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS MERGED WITH CORRECT
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS || ALREADY GRADED
A+ || 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
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? - ANSWER-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal
nerves are oriented: - ANSWER-Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
, A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the following two structures: - ANSWER-Duodenum and
common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANSWER-
Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of
bones: - ANSWER-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of
the three bone chokes below? - ANSWER-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for
which of the following structures: - ANSWER-Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: -
ANSWER-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND
cardiac output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? -
ANSWER-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenburg position has the effect of: -
ANSWER-Increasing blood flow to the brain
