ABSITE Study Guide Exam Topics
Questions and Answers
Endocrine system - ANSWERS -Includes pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid glands.
Wound healing - ANSWERS -Process of tissue repair after injury.
Laparoscopic ultrasound - ANSWERS -Used for liver lesions near vascular structures.
Esophageal pH monitoring - ANSWERS -Measures acid exposure; >14.72 is abnormal.
Wireless catheter - ANSWERS -Monitors pH for 48 hours, 5cm above LES.
Nasopharyngeal catheter - ANSWERS -More accurate pH monitoring for 24 hours.
Lymphatic mapping - ANSWERS -Essential for assessing melanoma lymph node basins.
Alimentary system - ANSWERS -Includes esophagus, stomach, intestines, and anorectal.
Fluids and electrolytes - ANSWERS -Critical for patient hydration and balance.
Nutrition & Metabolism - ANSWERS -Focuses on dietary needs and energy utilization.
Transfusion & Coagulation disorders - ANSWERS -Involves blood products and hematology
management.
Questions and Answers
Endocrine system - ANSWERS -Includes pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid glands.
Wound healing - ANSWERS -Process of tissue repair after injury.
Laparoscopic ultrasound - ANSWERS -Used for liver lesions near vascular structures.
Esophageal pH monitoring - ANSWERS -Measures acid exposure; >14.72 is abnormal.
Wireless catheter - ANSWERS -Monitors pH for 48 hours, 5cm above LES.
Nasopharyngeal catheter - ANSWERS -More accurate pH monitoring for 24 hours.
Lymphatic mapping - ANSWERS -Essential for assessing melanoma lymph node basins.
Alimentary system - ANSWERS -Includes esophagus, stomach, intestines, and anorectal.
Fluids and electrolytes - ANSWERS -Critical for patient hydration and balance.
Nutrition & Metabolism - ANSWERS -Focuses on dietary needs and energy utilization.
Transfusion & Coagulation disorders - ANSWERS -Involves blood products and hematology
management.
