ABSA SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT FINAL
PAPER 2026 TESTED ITEMS ACCURATE
◉ Liability is a legal rule that Answer: holds each individual
responsible for his or her own actions
◉ What is a result of potassium imbalance? Answer: cardiac
arrhythmias
◉ A vagal response would be Answer: bradycardia
◉ The normal pH of urine is Answer: 4.6 - 8.0
◉ A white count of 14,000 cu/mm would most likely indicate
Answer: an infection
◉ When an immediate confirmation of malignancy is needed, the
specimen will be sent to pathology for Answer: frozen section
◉ A method to protect tissue fromt the CO2 laser is to cover the area
with Answer: wet towels
,◉ Mechanical, thermal, and chemical are appropriate mechanisms
to achieve Answer: hemostasis
◉ Significantly decreased volume of circulating blood or plasma in
the body may cause the patient to go into Answer: hypovolemic
shock
◉ The purpose of hemostasis is to Answer: prevent blood loss
◉ What is considered to be a biological hazard in the operating
room? Answer: body fluids and laser plume
◉ What is the most common change in vital signs that are associated
with early hypovolemic shock? Answer: tachycardia
◉ Measures to treat atelectasis include Answer: pain control and
early ambulation
◉ The most appropriate devices to prevent skin pressure ulcers and
deep tissue injury in the OR are Answer: gel pads
◉ Which nerve can be injured if the legs are improperly flexed at the
hip int he lithotomy position? Answer: obturator
,◉ Drains are typically passed to the exterior through? Answer:
adjacent stab wound incision
◉ Which dressing is used when moderate to heavy fluid drainage is
expected? Answer: three layer
◉ In the lateral chest position, a sand bag, or padding is placed
under the chest at the axillary level to Answer: prevent pressure on
the lower arm
◉ Chvostek's sign can indicate Answer: hypocalcemia
◉ The proper placement of th legs for a patient in the lateral
position is Answer: lower leg flexed, upper leg straight
◉ Ulnar nerve damage could result from Answer: placement of an
elbow on unpadded table
◉ What is at the greatest risk for fluid volume deficit? Answer:
trauma victim with extensive burns of the body
◉ Clostridium perfringens is associated with with clinical condition?
Answer: gas gangrene
, ◉ Phagocystosis by the white blood cells is an example of the body's
Answer: second line of defense
◉ Cell "drinking" is called Answer: pinocystosis
◉ An organelle that is responsible for the packaging of proteins is
the Answer: golgi complex
◉ An organelle that contains digestive juices is the Answer:
lysosome
◉ the anaerobic bacterium that causes gas gangrene is Answer:
clostridium perfringens
◉ What organism is a procaryotic? Answer: bacteria
◉ What organism is a eucaryotic? Answer: fungi
◉ The gram stain differentiates Answer: bacteria
◉ An emergency drug that increases myocardial contractility is
Answer: calcium chloride
PAPER 2026 TESTED ITEMS ACCURATE
◉ Liability is a legal rule that Answer: holds each individual
responsible for his or her own actions
◉ What is a result of potassium imbalance? Answer: cardiac
arrhythmias
◉ A vagal response would be Answer: bradycardia
◉ The normal pH of urine is Answer: 4.6 - 8.0
◉ A white count of 14,000 cu/mm would most likely indicate
Answer: an infection
◉ When an immediate confirmation of malignancy is needed, the
specimen will be sent to pathology for Answer: frozen section
◉ A method to protect tissue fromt the CO2 laser is to cover the area
with Answer: wet towels
,◉ Mechanical, thermal, and chemical are appropriate mechanisms
to achieve Answer: hemostasis
◉ Significantly decreased volume of circulating blood or plasma in
the body may cause the patient to go into Answer: hypovolemic
shock
◉ The purpose of hemostasis is to Answer: prevent blood loss
◉ What is considered to be a biological hazard in the operating
room? Answer: body fluids and laser plume
◉ What is the most common change in vital signs that are associated
with early hypovolemic shock? Answer: tachycardia
◉ Measures to treat atelectasis include Answer: pain control and
early ambulation
◉ The most appropriate devices to prevent skin pressure ulcers and
deep tissue injury in the OR are Answer: gel pads
◉ Which nerve can be injured if the legs are improperly flexed at the
hip int he lithotomy position? Answer: obturator
,◉ Drains are typically passed to the exterior through? Answer:
adjacent stab wound incision
◉ Which dressing is used when moderate to heavy fluid drainage is
expected? Answer: three layer
◉ In the lateral chest position, a sand bag, or padding is placed
under the chest at the axillary level to Answer: prevent pressure on
the lower arm
◉ Chvostek's sign can indicate Answer: hypocalcemia
◉ The proper placement of th legs for a patient in the lateral
position is Answer: lower leg flexed, upper leg straight
◉ Ulnar nerve damage could result from Answer: placement of an
elbow on unpadded table
◉ What is at the greatest risk for fluid volume deficit? Answer:
trauma victim with extensive burns of the body
◉ Clostridium perfringens is associated with with clinical condition?
Answer: gas gangrene
, ◉ Phagocystosis by the white blood cells is an example of the body's
Answer: second line of defense
◉ Cell "drinking" is called Answer: pinocystosis
◉ An organelle that is responsible for the packaging of proteins is
the Answer: golgi complex
◉ An organelle that contains digestive juices is the Answer:
lysosome
◉ the anaerobic bacterium that causes gas gangrene is Answer:
clostridium perfringens
◉ What organism is a procaryotic? Answer: bacteria
◉ What organism is a eucaryotic? Answer: fungi
◉ The gram stain differentiates Answer: bacteria
◉ An emergency drug that increases myocardial contractility is
Answer: calcium chloride
