SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST BOOK EXAM
STUDY GUIDE: FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Traffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAid in preventing surgical site infections
What is the principal goal of suctioning blood and body fluids from the
wound? - CORRECT-ANSWERSImprove wound visibility
The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the surgical
procedure is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide exposure
Which of the following characteristics of drape materials is correct -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFlame retardant
Which of the following types of patients is at risk for developing a latex
sensitivity? - CORRECT-ANSWERSChild with spina bifida
Which of the following should be confirmed before administration of
any blood product? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDate of expiration
The recommended minimum number of air exchanges in the OR is? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS15 times an hour with three exchanges of fresh air
IF a surgical assistant places the operative patient's well being above
all other factors, then the surgical assistant is said to have a strong: -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSurgical conscience
Skin preparation solution under a patient may result in: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSChemical burns
The frozen section examination provides the surgeon with a: -
CORRECT-ANSWERSQuick preliminary diagnosis
When assisting the surgeon with the draping, where should the
surgical assistant stand in relation to the surgeon? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOn the opposite side of the OR table from the surgeon
STUDY GUIDE: FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Traffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAid in preventing surgical site infections
What is the principal goal of suctioning blood and body fluids from the
wound? - CORRECT-ANSWERSImprove wound visibility
The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the surgical
procedure is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide exposure
Which of the following characteristics of drape materials is correct -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFlame retardant
Which of the following types of patients is at risk for developing a latex
sensitivity? - CORRECT-ANSWERSChild with spina bifida
Which of the following should be confirmed before administration of
any blood product? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDate of expiration
The recommended minimum number of air exchanges in the OR is? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS15 times an hour with three exchanges of fresh air
IF a surgical assistant places the operative patient's well being above
all other factors, then the surgical assistant is said to have a strong: -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSurgical conscience
Skin preparation solution under a patient may result in: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSChemical burns
The frozen section examination provides the surgeon with a: -
CORRECT-ANSWERSQuick preliminary diagnosis
When assisting the surgeon with the draping, where should the
surgical assistant stand in relation to the surgeon? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOn the opposite side of the OR table from the surgeon
