Surgical Assistant Certification Exam
ABSA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A lymph node dissection near a cancerous tumor may confirms may the presence of cancer cells.
Removal of the entire downstream chain of lymph nodes may be performed to eliminate further
lymphatic spread. Which of the following statement most accurately describes a "Sentinel"
lymph node biopsy? - - ANS✔️--Removal and biopsy of successive lymph nodes starting at the
known tumor site along the lymphatic pathway until a "negative" node is discovered
Which of the following is cranial nerve #10: - - ANS✔️--Vagus nerve
Which anatomical triangle has the following boundaries: Superior: Posterior belly of the
digastric muscle. Lateral: Medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Inferior: Superior
belly of the omohyoid muscle. - - ANS✔️--The carotid triangle
,The external carotid artery may be identified by the: - - ANS✔️--Absence of branches in the neck,
superior to the common carotid bifurcation
Primary superficial sensation to the cheek and nose derives from: - - ANS✔️--Maxillary branch
of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic outlet syndrome, include
which of the following lists of structures? - - ANS✔️--Subclavian vein and artery, and brachial
plexus
The tricuspid valve of the heart lies between the: - - ANS✔️--The right atrium and the right
ventricle
Internal mammary arteries are direct branches of which of the following? - - ANS✔️--Subclavian
artery/s
Which incision would avoid contact with the posterior rectus sheath? - - ANS✔️--Pfannenstied
Which incision would allow a single-layer fascial closure? - - ANS✔️--Midline
Which incision is designed for anterior access to the spleen, and avoids the cutaneous nerves and
innervation to the rectus muscle? - - ANS✔️--Subcostal
, Which of the following structures are considered entirely within the peritoneal cavity? - -
ANS✔️--Transverse colon
The superior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric artery anastomose through which of the
following vessels? - - ANS✔️--Marginal artery
The cystic artery arises from which of the following vessels? - - ANS✔️--Right hepatic artery
Which portion of the liver would you expect to find medial and slightly superior to the gall
bladder? - - ANS✔️--Quadrate Lobe
Damage to which of the following nerves during pelvic node dissection may lead to problems
with micturition and or bladder control in the patient: - - ANS✔️--Pelvic, Hypogastric and
Pudendal
The inferior epigastric artery courses: - - ANS✔️--Medial to the internal inguinal ring
The pneumonic "NAVY" is used to identify neurovascular structures in the: - - ANS✔️--Femoral
triangle
ABSA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A lymph node dissection near a cancerous tumor may confirms may the presence of cancer cells.
Removal of the entire downstream chain of lymph nodes may be performed to eliminate further
lymphatic spread. Which of the following statement most accurately describes a "Sentinel"
lymph node biopsy? - - ANS✔️--Removal and biopsy of successive lymph nodes starting at the
known tumor site along the lymphatic pathway until a "negative" node is discovered
Which of the following is cranial nerve #10: - - ANS✔️--Vagus nerve
Which anatomical triangle has the following boundaries: Superior: Posterior belly of the
digastric muscle. Lateral: Medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Inferior: Superior
belly of the omohyoid muscle. - - ANS✔️--The carotid triangle
,The external carotid artery may be identified by the: - - ANS✔️--Absence of branches in the neck,
superior to the common carotid bifurcation
Primary superficial sensation to the cheek and nose derives from: - - ANS✔️--Maxillary branch
of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic outlet syndrome, include
which of the following lists of structures? - - ANS✔️--Subclavian vein and artery, and brachial
plexus
The tricuspid valve of the heart lies between the: - - ANS✔️--The right atrium and the right
ventricle
Internal mammary arteries are direct branches of which of the following? - - ANS✔️--Subclavian
artery/s
Which incision would avoid contact with the posterior rectus sheath? - - ANS✔️--Pfannenstied
Which incision would allow a single-layer fascial closure? - - ANS✔️--Midline
Which incision is designed for anterior access to the spleen, and avoids the cutaneous nerves and
innervation to the rectus muscle? - - ANS✔️--Subcostal
, Which of the following structures are considered entirely within the peritoneal cavity? - -
ANS✔️--Transverse colon
The superior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric artery anastomose through which of the
following vessels? - - ANS✔️--Marginal artery
The cystic artery arises from which of the following vessels? - - ANS✔️--Right hepatic artery
Which portion of the liver would you expect to find medial and slightly superior to the gall
bladder? - - ANS✔️--Quadrate Lobe
Damage to which of the following nerves during pelvic node dissection may lead to problems
with micturition and or bladder control in the patient: - - ANS✔️--Pelvic, Hypogastric and
Pudendal
The inferior epigastric artery courses: - - ANS✔️--Medial to the internal inguinal ring
The pneumonic "NAVY" is used to identify neurovascular structures in the: - - ANS✔️--Femoral
triangle
