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SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION TEST EXAM
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!
The surgeon asks you to first 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?
- Answer-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the
spinal nerves are oriented: - Answer-Superficial to its
corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical
anastomosis of which of the following two structures: -
Answer-Duodenum and common bile duct
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In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -
Answer-Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial
to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - Answer-Into the
space between the spinal canal and the dura mater
covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial
tuberosity in the knee facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
Answer-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following
lists of bones: - Answer-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and
calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion
of which of the three bone chokes below? - Answer-Pubis,
ischium, and ilium
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The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood
supply for which of the following structures: - Answer-
Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of
the: - Answer-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial
pressure AND cardiac output begin to significantly (and
precipitously) drop? - Answer-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect
of: - Answer-Increasing blood flow to the brain
A history of crushing would to 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? - Answer-Cardiac Tamponade
SURGICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION TEST EXAM
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!
The surgeon asks you to first 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?
- Answer-Thumb inferior, then back to superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the
spinal nerves are oriented: - Answer-Superficial to its
corresponding ventral roots
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical
anastomosis of which of the following two structures: -
Answer-Duodenum and common bile duct
,2|Page
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -
Answer-Proximal and anterior to the pet anserinus, medial
to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - Answer-Into the
space between the spinal canal and the dura mater
covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial
tuberosity in the knee facilitates quadriceps muscle
contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? -
Answer-Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following
lists of bones: - Answer-Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and
calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion
of which of the three bone chokes below? - Answer-Pubis,
ischium, and ilium
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The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood
supply for which of the following structures: - Answer-
Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of
the: - Answer-Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial
pressure AND cardiac output begin to significantly (and
precipitously) drop? - Answer-More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect
of: - Answer-Increasing blood flow to the brain
A history of crushing would to 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? - Answer-Cardiac Tamponade
