Critical Thinking

Question 1

How does the left side of the heart function together?

Answer 1

left ventricle receives oxygenated blood from left atrium
sends oxygenated blood THROUGH aortic valve to the aorta (which branches to smaller arteries throughout the body)

Question 2

9 Regions- Lower Left Region

Answer 2

Left Iliac Region

Question 3

Bottom chamber of the heart?

Answer 3

Right and Left Ventricles

Question 4

Functions of Skin

Answer 4

Protection
Temperature regulation
Excretion
Sensation
Vitamin D Production

Question 5

9 Regions- Upper Right Region

Answer 5

Right Hypochondriac Region

Question 6

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

Answer 6

provides body structure and posture, protects organs from injuries

Question 7

9 Regions- Lower Middle Region

Answer 7

Hypogastric Region

Question 8

Excessive carbohydrates within the diet can cause what… besides weight gain?

Answer 8

dental/tooth decay, elevated bs

Question 9

9 Regions- Middle Region

Answer 9

Umbilical Region

Question 10

Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?

Answer 10

good source is yellow and orange foods

oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk

Question 11

9 Regions- Middle Right region

Answer 11

Right Lumbar

Question 12

Afferent VS Efferent

Answer 12

Afferent- carry info towards CNS
Efferent- carry info away from CNS to muscles

Question 13

Function of the lymphatic system

Answer 13

prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells

Question 14

A medical assistant is providing education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which supplement should be recommended?

Answer 14

Vitamin D

a fat soluble vitamin that regulates the absorption of calcium and aid in building bones and teeth

Question 15

Patients BMI 27.3

Is this patient underweight, healthy, or over weight?

Answer 15

BMI between 25-29 indicated this person is over weight

Question 16

Urinary System responsible for..?

Answer 16

filtering blood in order to remove waste
waste combined with water to form urine

Question 17

What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?

Answer 17

SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential

Question 18

Top chambers of the heart?

Answer 18

Right and Left Atria

Question 19

The purpose of tricuspid and bicuspid valves?

Answer 19

to prevent the backflow of blood into the atria when ventricle retract

Question 20

Function blood has within the body?

Answer 20

Carries essential oxygen and nutrients to cells
eliminating cell waste

Question 21

Function of the lymphatic system

Answer 21

prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells

Question 22

9 Regions- Upper Middle Region

Answer 22

Epigastric Region

Question 23

How does the right side of the heart function together?

Answer 23

right ventricle receives blood from right atrium
send deoxygenated blood THROUGH pulmonary valve to pulmonary artery
finally to lungs where gas exchange occurs

Question 24

PNS two branches…?

Answer 24

somatic and autonomic nervous system

Question 25

What layers make up the heart?

Answer 25

1.PERIcardium (outermost layer, surrounds heart and secretes pericardial fluid)
2. EPIcardium (outermost layer)
3. MYOcardium (middle, thickest, muscular layer)
4.ENDOcardium (inner most layer, electrical conduction system)