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ABSA STUDY GUIDE 2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral
stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - correct answer- Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - correct answer- The head
of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - correct answer- bone to bone
The taenia coli are - correct answer- three longitudinal bands of
muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is
found in the colon
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Normal serum potassium - correct answer- 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more
than seconds. - correct answer- 10 seconds
chest compressions - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer-
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Dupuytren's contracture - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - correct answer- Surgery for severe
symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- The
testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated
blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava
ABSA STUDY GUIDE 2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral
stricture?
Choose one
Foley
Bakes
Filiform with followers
None of the above - correct answer- Filiform with followers
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - correct answer- The head
of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
What do ligaments connect? - correct answer- bone to bone
The taenia coli are - correct answer- three longitudinal bands of
muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is
found in the colon
,2 | Page
Normal serum potassium - correct answer- 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more
than seconds. - correct answer- 10 seconds
chest compressions - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer-
, 3 | Page
Dupuytren's contracture - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- b. Vas Deferens
anterior colporrhaphy - correct answer- Surgery for severe
symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are
tightened for better bladder support.
leiomyoma of the uterus - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- The
testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated
blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava
