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Surgical Assistant Certification (SA-C) 2026 |
Comprehensive Mastery Guide | Practice Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales
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, ABSA Surgical Assistant Certification (SA-C)
2026 | Comprehensive Mastery Guide |
Practice Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales
1. Which is not considered part of a sterile field?
A. Gloves of sterile person who has folded his arms
B. Sterile drapes on the table
C. Sterile instruments on the field
D. Sterile gown sleeves of the scrub nurse
Answer: A
Rationale: When a sterile person folds their arms, the gloves are
considered contaminated because they are brought close to the body
and may touch non-sterile areas. The hands should remain clasped in
front of the body above waist level to maintain sterility.
2. The presence of only one living microorganism means an object is:
A. Sterile
B. Contaminated
,C. Surgically clean
D. Disinfected
Answer: B
Rationale: Any object that harbors even a single living microorganism is
considered contaminated. Sterility means the complete absence of all
living microorganisms.
3. Which statement concerning masks is not true?
A. Ties may be tied crisscross on top of head
B. Masks should cover both mouth and nose
C. Masks should be changed when moist
D. Masks filter microorganisms from exhaled air
Answer: A
Rationale: Mask ties should be tied securely at the back of the head,
not crisscrossed on top of the head. Proper tying ensures the mask fits
snugly and provides adequate filtration.
4. In draping a table, the scrub nurse drapes from ____ to ____,
protecting her gloves ____.
A. Front, back, by cuffing drape edge
B. Back, front, with sterile towels
, C. Side, side, with instrument
D. Top, bottom, with hands
Answer: A
Rationale: The scrub nurse drapes from front to back, protecting gloved
hands by cuffing the drape edge over the hands. This prevents
contamination of gloves during the draping process.
5. The purpose of the hand scrub by the team is to render their skin:
A. Sterile
B. Surgically clean
C. Disinfected
D. Aseptic
Answer: B
Rationale: The hand scrub renders the skin "surgically clean," which
means reducing the microbial count to a safe level. It is impossible to
sterilize living skin; the goal is to minimize contamination.
6. After steam sterilization, which items should not be considered
sterile?
A. Suction tips attached to tubing, Asepto syringes with bulbs attached,
Cautery tips bound with rubber bands
Surgical Assistant Certification (SA-C) 2026 |
Comprehensive Mastery Guide | Practice Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales
FEATURES
✓ ABSA SA-C Certification Exam Prep
✓ 2026 Comprehensive Mastery Guide
✓ Surgical Assistant Practice Questions
✓ Correct Answers & Detailed Rationales
, ABSA Surgical Assistant Certification (SA-C)
2026 | Comprehensive Mastery Guide |
Practice Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales
1. Which is not considered part of a sterile field?
A. Gloves of sterile person who has folded his arms
B. Sterile drapes on the table
C. Sterile instruments on the field
D. Sterile gown sleeves of the scrub nurse
Answer: A
Rationale: When a sterile person folds their arms, the gloves are
considered contaminated because they are brought close to the body
and may touch non-sterile areas. The hands should remain clasped in
front of the body above waist level to maintain sterility.
2. The presence of only one living microorganism means an object is:
A. Sterile
B. Contaminated
,C. Surgically clean
D. Disinfected
Answer: B
Rationale: Any object that harbors even a single living microorganism is
considered contaminated. Sterility means the complete absence of all
living microorganisms.
3. Which statement concerning masks is not true?
A. Ties may be tied crisscross on top of head
B. Masks should cover both mouth and nose
C. Masks should be changed when moist
D. Masks filter microorganisms from exhaled air
Answer: A
Rationale: Mask ties should be tied securely at the back of the head,
not crisscrossed on top of the head. Proper tying ensures the mask fits
snugly and provides adequate filtration.
4. In draping a table, the scrub nurse drapes from ____ to ____,
protecting her gloves ____.
A. Front, back, by cuffing drape edge
B. Back, front, with sterile towels
, C. Side, side, with instrument
D. Top, bottom, with hands
Answer: A
Rationale: The scrub nurse drapes from front to back, protecting gloved
hands by cuffing the drape edge over the hands. This prevents
contamination of gloves during the draping process.
5. The purpose of the hand scrub by the team is to render their skin:
A. Sterile
B. Surgically clean
C. Disinfected
D. Aseptic
Answer: B
Rationale: The hand scrub renders the skin "surgically clean," which
means reducing the microbial count to a safe level. It is impossible to
sterilize living skin; the goal is to minimize contamination.
6. After steam sterilization, which items should not be considered
sterile?
A. Suction tips attached to tubing, Asepto syringes with bulbs attached,
Cautery tips bound with rubber bands
