ABSA Study Guide22 Exam Questions
and Answers19
A surgeon dilates the Ampulla of Vater for:
Choose one
Pancreatic duct stones
Common duct stones
Renal hilum stones
Pyloric stenosis - ANSWERS -Common duct stones
The platysma is a:
Choose one
Muscle
Bone
Fascia
Tendon - ANSWERS -Muscle
A hysterectomy, where the cervix remains in place is a:
Choose one
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Supracervical hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy
Panhysterectomy - ANSWERS -Supracervical hysterectomy
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
,Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - ANSWERS -Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWERS -The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the
bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - ANSWERS -bone to bone
The taenia coli are - ANSWERS -three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa
of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - ANSWERS -3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - ANSWERS -
10 seconds
chest compressions - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -
Dupuytren's contracture - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - ANSWERS -Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic
muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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
and Answers19
A surgeon dilates the Ampulla of Vater for:
Choose one
Pancreatic duct stones
Common duct stones
Renal hilum stones
Pyloric stenosis - ANSWERS -Common duct stones
The platysma is a:
Choose one
Muscle
Bone
Fascia
Tendon - ANSWERS -Muscle
A hysterectomy, where the cervix remains in place is a:
Choose one
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Supracervical hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy
Panhysterectomy - ANSWERS -Supracervical hysterectomy
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture?
,Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - ANSWERS -Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWERS -The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the
bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - ANSWERS -bone to bone
The taenia coli are - ANSWERS -three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa
of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon
Normal serum potassium - ANSWERS -3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - ANSWERS -
10 seconds
chest compressions - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -
Dupuytren's contracture - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - ANSWERS -Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic
muscles are tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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
