ABSA Study Guide | Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update 2025/2026 | 100% ASSURED PASS
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - correct answer >>>>Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - correct answer >>>>The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the
bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - correct answer >>>>bone to bone
The taenia coli are - correct answer >>>>three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa
of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - correct answer >>>>3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - correct answer
>>>>10 seconds
chest compressions - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>
Dupuytren's contracture - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - correct answer >>>>Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the
pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7 - correct answer >>>>b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none - correct answer >>>>c. Pregnancy
Chemical disinfectant does not destroy
a. bateria
b. fungi
c. spores - correct answer >>>>c. spores
Normal O2s at sea level - correct answer >>>>96-99%
Latest Update 2025/2026 | 100% ASSURED PASS
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - correct answer >>>>Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - correct answer >>>>The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the
bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - correct answer >>>>bone to bone
The taenia coli are - correct answer >>>>three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa
of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - correct answer >>>>3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - correct answer
>>>>10 seconds
chest compressions - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>
Dupuytren's contracture - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - correct answer >>>>Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the
pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>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 - correct answer >>>>c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7 - correct answer >>>>b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none - correct answer >>>>c. Pregnancy
Chemical disinfectant does not destroy
a. bateria
b. fungi
c. spores - correct answer >>>>c. spores
Normal O2s at sea level - correct answer >>>>96-99%
