SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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? - ANS Thumb inferior, then back
to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
ANS Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following two
structures: - ANS Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANS Proximal and anterior to the
pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANS 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? - ANS Patellar
Ligament
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, The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - ANS Calcaneus,
navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone chokes
below? - ANS Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: - ANS Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - ANS Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin to
significantly (and precipitously) drop? - ANS More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - ANS Increasing blood flow to
the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low blood
pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and
rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary conditions may be
responsible and require urgent surgery? - ANS Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a surgical
procedure: - ANS Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may have
which of the following transient affects: - ANS Bradycardia
A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be caused
by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or damage
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EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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? - ANS Thumb inferior, then back
to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -
ANS Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following two
structures: - ANS Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANS Proximal and anterior to the
pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANS 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? - ANS Patellar
Ligament
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, The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - ANS Calcaneus,
navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone chokes
below? - ANS Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
structures: - ANS Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - ANS Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin to
significantly (and precipitously) drop? - ANS More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - ANS Increasing blood flow to
the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low blood
pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and
rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary conditions may be
responsible and require urgent surgery? - ANS Cardiac Tamponade
Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a surgical
procedure: - ANS Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may have
which of the following transient affects: - ANS Bradycardia
A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be caused
by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or damage
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