ABSA Study Guide Questions + Answers
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Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above
Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect?
bone to bone
The taenia coli are
three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the
colon
Normal serum potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds.
10 seconds
chest compressions
Rapid, deep, regular compressions on the center of the chest in an attempt to circulate blood to the
brain, lungs, and heart. At least 2 inches in depth for an adult
The spleen is :
A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ
C. Vesicle
D. None
B. Lymphatic Organ
When selecting an x-ray for viewing during surgery, what is first and most important?
a. Exposure
b. Patient info
c. Technique
d. Orientation
Dupuytren's contracture
Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a flexed position
, male sterilization involves:
a. vastus lateralis
b. vas deferens
c. vas vasorum
b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy
Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder
support.
leiomyoma of the uterus
Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths,
which may be removed surgically.
What is the drainage of left testicular vein
The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis
to the inferior vena cava
Berry aneurysm is located in:
a. abdomen
b. lower extremity
c. head
d. thorax
Most often found in the circle of Willis in the brain circulation
Consists of a small, spherical vessel dilation
c. head
Complete removal of parathyroid results in:
a. Tinnitus
b. Increased calcium in the blood
c. Tetany
d. none
c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none
c. Pregnancy
Chemical disinfectant does not destroy
Solved Correctly!!
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above
Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position
The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect?
bone to bone
The taenia coli are
three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the
colon
Normal serum potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds.
10 seconds
chest compressions
Rapid, deep, regular compressions on the center of the chest in an attempt to circulate blood to the
brain, lungs, and heart. At least 2 inches in depth for an adult
The spleen is :
A. Gland
B. Lymphatic organ
C. Vesicle
D. None
B. Lymphatic Organ
When selecting an x-ray for viewing during surgery, what is first and most important?
a. Exposure
b. Patient info
c. Technique
d. Orientation
Dupuytren's contracture
Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a flexed position
, male sterilization involves:
a. vastus lateralis
b. vas deferens
c. vas vasorum
b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy
Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder
support.
leiomyoma of the uterus
Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths,
which may be removed surgically.
What is the drainage of left testicular vein
The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis
to the inferior vena cava
Berry aneurysm is located in:
a. abdomen
b. lower extremity
c. head
d. thorax
Most often found in the circle of Willis in the brain circulation
Consists of a small, spherical vessel dilation
c. head
Complete removal of parathyroid results in:
a. Tinnitus
b. Increased calcium in the blood
c. Tetany
d. none
c. Tetany
Average length of large intestine
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
b. 5
12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded
a. Appendectomy
b. PID
c. Pregnancy
d. none
c. Pregnancy
Chemical disinfectant does not destroy
