ABSA Study Guide EXAM Questions and
Answers Graded A+
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
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,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-
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, 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
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Answers Graded A+
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
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,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-
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, 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
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