LPN Entrance Exam QUESTIONS DETAILED AND
ELABORATED ANSWERS 2026
The order of the scientific method - Correct Answers 1 problem identification
2 question asking
3 developing a hypothesis
4 experimentation and data collection
5 analyze collected data
6 conclusion
The steps of data collection - Correct Answers 1 observation
2 measurement
3 samples
4 organization
Deductive reasoning - Correct Answers Method whereby conclusions follow from general
principles. Leads to a specific conclusion.
Inductive reasoning - Correct Answers Method of arriving at general principles from specific
facts. Conclusion is formed by information that is most likely true
Atoms - Correct Answers The smallest part of an element that still retains all the original
properties of the element. They combine to form molecules
,Molecules - Correct Answers a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Organs - Correct Answers Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific
function
What are the four types of tissue? - Correct Answers epithelial, connective, muscular, and
nervous
Epithelial tissue - Correct Answers Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists in
layers and does not have its own blood supply. Because of this, it depends on nearby capillaries
for food and oxygen, via diffusion.
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? - Correct Answers 1. Simple epithelium = One layer
of cells. Found in body structures where absorption, secretion, and filtration occur.
2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? - Correct Answers Squamous, cuboidal, and
columnar
What body parts are made of connective tissue? - Correct Answers tendons, ligaments, bones,
blood, and adipose (fat). Some connective tissues, such as ligaments, do not have their own
blood supply.
tendon - Correct Answers strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament - Correct Answers strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
,What are the three types of muscle tissue? - Correct Answers 1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary
movements connected to bones in the skeletal system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as intestines, blood vessels, bladder, and
uterus. Also under involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... - Correct Answers Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its function? - Correct Answers The heart,
blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and distributes various substances throughout the body
such as oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from food
The digestive system consists of... - Correct Answers All the organs from mouth to the anus. This
includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, liver, pancreas, and anus.
What is the function of the digestive system? - Correct Answers Indigestion and breakdown of
food. MANUFACTURES ENZYMES that break down food so nutrients can be passed into the
blood and then into the body
what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its function? - Correct Answers The small
intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. It is the site for nutrition absorption.
ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
What is the function of the colon? - Correct Answers the colon removes WATER from the waste
that remains after absorption by the small intestine.
, REMOVES WATER
What is the function of the liver? - Correct Answers The liver produces bile that helps break
down fats.
PRODUCES BILE
What is the function of the pancreas? - Correct Answers The pancreas delivers enzymes to the
small intestine that aid in digestion
DELIVERS ENZYMES
What is the function of the endocrine system? - Correct Answers The endocrine system controls
body functions such as growth and metabolism. It is made up of glands that secrete hormones
to the blood, then to organs, then to the rest of the body.
what are the glands of the endocrine system? - Correct Answers the pineal, pituitary, thalamus,
hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands.
PPHATTT
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what is its function? - Correct Answers made
up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Protects internal tissues from injury and
pathogens. Also waterproofs the body and regulates body temperature.
HNMS (like the store H&M)
what is the function of the lymphatic system? - Correct Answers Lymph nodes and lymph
vessels carry lymph, Which is a clear fluid rich in antibodies. Houses and transports white blood
ELABORATED ANSWERS 2026
The order of the scientific method - Correct Answers 1 problem identification
2 question asking
3 developing a hypothesis
4 experimentation and data collection
5 analyze collected data
6 conclusion
The steps of data collection - Correct Answers 1 observation
2 measurement
3 samples
4 organization
Deductive reasoning - Correct Answers Method whereby conclusions follow from general
principles. Leads to a specific conclusion.
Inductive reasoning - Correct Answers Method of arriving at general principles from specific
facts. Conclusion is formed by information that is most likely true
Atoms - Correct Answers The smallest part of an element that still retains all the original
properties of the element. They combine to form molecules
,Molecules - Correct Answers a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Organs - Correct Answers Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific
function
What are the four types of tissue? - Correct Answers epithelial, connective, muscular, and
nervous
Epithelial tissue - Correct Answers Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists in
layers and does not have its own blood supply. Because of this, it depends on nearby capillaries
for food and oxygen, via diffusion.
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? - Correct Answers 1. Simple epithelium = One layer
of cells. Found in body structures where absorption, secretion, and filtration occur.
2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? - Correct Answers Squamous, cuboidal, and
columnar
What body parts are made of connective tissue? - Correct Answers tendons, ligaments, bones,
blood, and adipose (fat). Some connective tissues, such as ligaments, do not have their own
blood supply.
tendon - Correct Answers strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament - Correct Answers strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
,What are the three types of muscle tissue? - Correct Answers 1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary
movements connected to bones in the skeletal system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as intestines, blood vessels, bladder, and
uterus. Also under involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... - Correct Answers Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its function? - Correct Answers The heart,
blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and distributes various substances throughout the body
such as oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from food
The digestive system consists of... - Correct Answers All the organs from mouth to the anus. This
includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, liver, pancreas, and anus.
What is the function of the digestive system? - Correct Answers Indigestion and breakdown of
food. MANUFACTURES ENZYMES that break down food so nutrients can be passed into the
blood and then into the body
what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its function? - Correct Answers The small
intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. It is the site for nutrition absorption.
ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
What is the function of the colon? - Correct Answers the colon removes WATER from the waste
that remains after absorption by the small intestine.
, REMOVES WATER
What is the function of the liver? - Correct Answers The liver produces bile that helps break
down fats.
PRODUCES BILE
What is the function of the pancreas? - Correct Answers The pancreas delivers enzymes to the
small intestine that aid in digestion
DELIVERS ENZYMES
What is the function of the endocrine system? - Correct Answers The endocrine system controls
body functions such as growth and metabolism. It is made up of glands that secrete hormones
to the blood, then to organs, then to the rest of the body.
what are the glands of the endocrine system? - Correct Answers the pineal, pituitary, thalamus,
hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands.
PPHATTT
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what is its function? - Correct Answers made
up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Protects internal tissues from injury and
pathogens. Also waterproofs the body and regulates body temperature.
HNMS (like the store H&M)
what is the function of the lymphatic system? - Correct Answers Lymph nodes and lymph
vessels carry lymph, Which is a clear fluid rich in antibodies. Houses and transports white blood
