Surgical Assistant Certification EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
Detailed Answer Key For (2025|2026) Exam, A+
Solutions
The surgeon asks you to first Thumb inferior, then back to superior
gently
supinate, then gently pronate the
operative wrist of a 14-year old
patient in supine position. The
operative extremity is
positioned at 80 degrees to
the torso. Which of the
following most accurately
describes the movement of the
operative thumb (which
direction it points) as you
carry out the instructions?
With patient in the prone Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
position, the dorsal roots of
the spinal nerves are
oriented:
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers Duodenum and common bile duct
to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the
following two structures:
In knee arthroscopy, the Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
antero-medial portal is
placed:
Into the space between the spinal canal and the dura mater
Epidural anesthesia is
administered: covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between Patellar Ligament
the patella and the tibial
tuberosity in the knee
facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint.
What is the structure?
The talus forms an articulation Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
, with which of the following
lists of bones:
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is Pubis, ischium, and ilium
comprised of the fusion of
which of the three bone
chokes below?
The superior mesenteric artery Pancreas
provides primary blood supply
for which of the following
structures:
The uterine artery is a most Internal iliac artery
commonly a direct branch of
the:
After what percent of total More than about 10%
blood volume may arterial
pressure AND cardiac output
begin to significantly (and
precipitously) drop?
Putting a patient into Increasing blood flow to the brain
Trendelenberg position has
the effect of:
A history of crushing would to Cardiac Tamponade
the chest, a patient exhibits
the following symptoms: low
blood pressure; chest pain
radiating to the neck,
shoulders, and back; trouble
taking deep breaths and rapid
shallow
breathing. Which of the
following cardio- pulmonary
conditions may be responsible
and require urgent surgery?
Detailed Answer Key For (2025|2026) Exam, A+
Solutions
The surgeon asks you to first Thumb inferior, then back to superior
gently
supinate, then gently pronate the
operative wrist of a 14-year old
patient in supine position. The
operative extremity is
positioned at 80 degrees to
the torso. Which of the
following most accurately
describes the movement of the
operative thumb (which
direction it points) as you
carry out the instructions?
With patient in the prone Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
position, the dorsal roots of
the spinal nerves are
oriented:
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers Duodenum and common bile duct
to the surgical anastomosis of
which of the
following two structures:
In knee arthroscopy, the Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
antero-medial portal is
placed:
Into the space between the spinal canal and the dura mater
Epidural anesthesia is
administered: covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between Patellar Ligament
the patella and the tibial
tuberosity in the knee
facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint.
What is the structure?
The talus forms an articulation Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
, with which of the following
lists of bones:
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is Pubis, ischium, and ilium
comprised of the fusion of
which of the three bone
chokes below?
The superior mesenteric artery Pancreas
provides primary blood supply
for which of the following
structures:
The uterine artery is a most Internal iliac artery
commonly a direct branch of
the:
After what percent of total More than about 10%
blood volume may arterial
pressure AND cardiac output
begin to significantly (and
precipitously) drop?
Putting a patient into Increasing blood flow to the brain
Trendelenberg position has
the effect of:
A history of crushing would to Cardiac Tamponade
the chest, a patient exhibits
the following symptoms: low
blood pressure; chest pain
radiating to the neck,
shoulders, and back; trouble
taking deep breaths and rapid
shallow
breathing. Which of the
following cardio- pulmonary
conditions may be responsible
and require urgent surgery?
