ABSA STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND 100% DETAILED ANSWERS

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ABSA STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
100% DETAILED ANSWERS


Which suture is most inert in tissue?
Choose one
Stainless steel wire
Nylon
Silk
Polypropylene
Stainless steel wire




The Islets of Langerhans secrete insulin?
Choose one
Yes
No
Unknown.
Yes




An anastomosis between the colon and small bowel is called a
(an):
Choose one
Gastrojejunostomy

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Ileocolostomy
Ileojejunostomy
None of the above
Ileocolostomy




The interpleural space of the chest cavity is called the:
Choose one
Hilum
Mediastinum
Mesion
Pericardium
Mediastinum




A Swan-Ganz catheter is used to:
Choose one
Remove arterial clots
Irrigate the common duct
Drain the mediastinum
Monitor critical patients
Monitor critical patients

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The common name for hallux valgus is:
Choose one
Club foot
Hammer toes
Flat Feet
Bunions
Bunion




Which drug neutralizes the actions of heparin?
Choose one
Prostigmin
Atropine sulfate
Lidocaine
Protamine sulfate
Protamine sulfate




The leading cause of cancer death in women is cancer of the:
Choose one
Cervix
Breast
Uterus