Surgical Assistant Certification Exam Newest
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The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac
output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? - CORRECT
ANSWER-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac Tamponade
,Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy
may have which of the following transient affects: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bradycardia
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thumb inferior, then back
to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are
oriented: - CORRECT ANSWER-Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the
following two structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Duodenum and common
bile duct
, In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three
bone chokes below? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the
following structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Pancreas
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac
output begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? - CORRECT
ANSWER-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac Tamponade
,Which of the following may be a cause of acute cyanosis in a patient undergoing a
surgical procedure: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower than normal hemoglobin
Direct inadvertent stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy
may have which of the following transient affects: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bradycardia
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thumb inferior, then back
to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are
oriented: - CORRECT ANSWER-Superficial to its corresponding ventral
roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the
following two structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Duodenum and common
bile duct
, In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar
ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three
bone chokes below? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the
following structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Pancreas
