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Our ABA the BASIC Exam question bank and simulation platform offer high-quality SBA question sets that reflect the structure, content, and subject distribution outlined in the official ABA the BASIC Exam blueprint. Questions are written to reinforce clinical understanding while maintaining blueprint-aligned accuracy across all major domains.
Our ABA BASIC Exam question bank is tailored for CA-1 level residents preparing for their first board exam. All questions are crafted in accordance with the official ABA BASIC blueprint.
Basic Sciences
(Anatomy, Physics, Pharmacology, Mathematics)
Clinical Sciences
(Preoperative Evaluation, Regional & General Anaesthesia, Fluids, Complications, Postoperative Care)
Organ-Based Sciences
(CNS, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Renal, GI, Endocrine, NMJ)
Special Issues in Anesthesiology
(Ethics, Physician Impairment, Practice Management)
Each question reflects the depth, structure, and style used by the ABA.
All questions follow A-type single best answer structure
Clinical stem followed by three response options
Includes image-based and case-based items
Immediate answer explanations
Content-based categorization to help target weak areas
Built-in analytics to monitor subject mastery
Practice anytime, from any device
Study by subject area or exam category
No limits on question attempts or review sessions
Are preparing for the ABA BASIC Exam after CA-1 year
Prefer blueprint-aligned, case-relevant practice
Want to strengthen both scientific foundation and clinical reasoning
Value a focused, exam-mirroring question environment
The ABA BASIC Examination is a summative written exam conducted by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). It is typically taken at the end of the CA-1 year and serves as the first major milestone in the ABA certification pathway.
Computer-based exam
Contains 200 multiple-choice (A-type) questions
Each question presents a clinical stem with three response options, only one of which is correct
Some questions include static images
Administered at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers
The exam is built using a standardized blueprint and covers four major content domains:
Basic Sciences (24%)
Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physics, Mathematics
Clinical Sciences (36%)
Preoperative Evaluation, Regional & General Anesthesia, Fluids, Sedation, Post-op Care, Complications
Organ-Based Sciences (37%)
CNS, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, GI, Renal, Endocrine, Hematology, Neuromuscular Junction
Special Issues in Anesthesiology (3%)
Ethics, Physician Impairment, Practice Management
Each category contributes a defined percentage to ensure comprehensive and balanced assessment.
The BASIC Exam is intended to verify a resident’s grasp of foundational anesthesiology knowledge after 18 months of accredited training. It must be passed in order to progress to the ADVANCED Exam later in residency.
Welcome to one of the world’s leading platforms for anesthesia board exam preparation. AnesthesiaBoard.se is trusted by anesthesiologists, residents, and medical students around the world who are preparing for structured exams such as EDAIC, FRCA, ABA, and EDRA. The platform is widely used in both academic and clinical settings, including major teaching hospitals and university departments globally. Our educational resources are designed in a structured and pedagogically sound format, featuring topic summaries, AI-powered oral exam simulations, case-based practice questions, and certification of study completion. All content aligns with international guidelines, including those from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC), the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK).