HESI A&P V1

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands?

Answer 1

They secrete chemicals into the blood.

Question 2

Which organ** is part of **both the male reproductive system & the urinary bladder?

Answer 2

Urethra

Question 3

Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?

Answer 3

Ureter

Question 4

Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule?

Answer 4

Lactic acid

Question 5

When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse notes that she has unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a large amount of?

Answer 5

Carrot & squash

Question 6

Which hand position describes anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward?

Answer 6

Palms facing anterior

Question 7

Which structure is a ball & socket joint?

Answer 7

Shoulder

Question 8

Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes?

Answer 8

Ear

Question 9

What are like cells grouped together called?

Answer 9

Tissue

Question 10

The Pulse Point located behind the knee is Palpated over which artery?

Answer 10

Popliteal

Question 11

Ceruminous (Apocrine) glands secrete?

Answer 11

Earwax

Question 12

What type of synovial joint is the elbow?

Answer 12

Hinge

Question 13

What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated / increased?

Answer 13

Cardiac output

Question 14

Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?

Answer 14

Oral cavity

Question 15

Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a cell?

Answer 15

Cell membrane

Question 16

Molecules where genetic information resides?

Answer 16

DNA

Question 17

What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in nephrons when Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted?

Answer 17

H20 is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate

Question 18

What is the Function of thrombocytes (Platelets)?

Answer 18

Blood clotting

Question 19

Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side surface of lower extremity?

Answer 19

Vastus lateralis

Question 20

Which structure is located on the sternum?

Answer 20

Xiphoid process

Question 21

The distal end of _____ and ____articulate with carpals?

Answer 21

Radius and ulna

Question 22

What are finger prints made of?

Answer 22

Dermal papillae

Question 23

What type of cancer can be determined by following the ABCD of cancer?

Answer 23

Melanoma

Question 24

Which of the following location(s) would the urinary bladder & internal reproductive organ be found?

Answer 24

Pelvic region

Question 25

What bones are formed first during intramembranous ossification?

Answer 25

Flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and the clavicles

Question 26

Sebaceous gland function?

Answer 26

Secretes oil

Question 27

HCL is a chemical in the stomach, why is it not absorbed or cause harm to the stomach?

Answer 27

Mucus lining protects it

Question 28

Which chamber has Thickest layer in the heart?

Answer 28

Left ventricle

Question 29

Which structure helps expelling waste in white blood cells?

Answer 29

Lysosomes

Question 30

Where does erythropoiesis occurs in infants after birth?

Answer 30

Bone marrow