HESI A2 - A&P EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? -
ANSWERSpopliteal
part of the body facing forward - ANSWERSanterior
...ABCD of cancer? - ANSWERSmelanoma
-most dangerous form of skin cancer
which of the following statement best describes endocrine glands? - ANSWERSthey
secrete chemicals into the blood
which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? -
ANSWERSurethra
anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by which molecule? -
ANSWERSlactic acid
when assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse
notes that she has an unusual color. the nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a
large amount of what? - ANSWERScarrots and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect
with feet forward? - ANSWERSpalms of the hand facing anteriorly
what type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWERShinge
which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWERSshoulder
what are fingerprints made of? - ANSWERSfriction ridges
what are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWERStissue
which is the largest chamber of the heart? - ANSWERSleft ventricle
membrane that lines body cavities that open the exterior of the body is? -
ANSWERSmucous membrane (inside of the body cavity = serous membrane)
Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower
extremity? - ANSWERSvastus lateralis
, which structure is located on the sternum? - ANSWERSxiphoid process
what occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? -
ANSWERSincreased cardiac output
where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWERSoral cavity or mouth
which cell structure regulates the transportation of substances in and out the cell? -
ANSWERScell membrane
The malleus, incus, and stapes are located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSthe
ear
what is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)? - ANSWERSplay a role in blood
clotting
what is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic
hormone (ADH) is secreted? - ANSWERSwater is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate
what is the function of golgi body/apparatus in the human cell? - ANSWERSprocess
protein secretion, synthesize carbs and glycoproteins
2 steps of bone formation - ANSWERS1. hematom (inflammation)
2. callus formation
3. ossification
4. remodeling
which lobe of the brain is responsible for auditory functioning? - ANSWERStemporal
lobe
when water molecules move across cell membrane from high to low concentration this
process is called? - ANSWERSosmosis
facilitates the recognition of genetic code on macromolecules? - ANSWERSDNA
what plane divides the body from left to right? - ANSWERSsagittal plane
aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? - ANSWERSeye
what are the chemical substances that prevent a sharp change in pH of a fluid when an
acid or a base is added to it? - ANSWERSbuffer
what do t-lymphocytes do? - ANSWERSdefend the body against microbes
which structure produces t-lymphocytes? - ANSWERSthymus
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? -
ANSWERSpopliteal
part of the body facing forward - ANSWERSanterior
...ABCD of cancer? - ANSWERSmelanoma
-most dangerous form of skin cancer
which of the following statement best describes endocrine glands? - ANSWERSthey
secrete chemicals into the blood
which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? -
ANSWERSurethra
anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by which molecule? -
ANSWERSlactic acid
when assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse
notes that she has an unusual color. the nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a
large amount of what? - ANSWERScarrots and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect
with feet forward? - ANSWERSpalms of the hand facing anteriorly
what type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWERShinge
which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWERSshoulder
what are fingerprints made of? - ANSWERSfriction ridges
what are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWERStissue
which is the largest chamber of the heart? - ANSWERSleft ventricle
membrane that lines body cavities that open the exterior of the body is? -
ANSWERSmucous membrane (inside of the body cavity = serous membrane)
Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower
extremity? - ANSWERSvastus lateralis
, which structure is located on the sternum? - ANSWERSxiphoid process
what occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? -
ANSWERSincreased cardiac output
where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWERSoral cavity or mouth
which cell structure regulates the transportation of substances in and out the cell? -
ANSWERScell membrane
The malleus, incus, and stapes are located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSthe
ear
what is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)? - ANSWERSplay a role in blood
clotting
what is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic
hormone (ADH) is secreted? - ANSWERSwater is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate
what is the function of golgi body/apparatus in the human cell? - ANSWERSprocess
protein secretion, synthesize carbs and glycoproteins
2 steps of bone formation - ANSWERS1. hematom (inflammation)
2. callus formation
3. ossification
4. remodeling
which lobe of the brain is responsible for auditory functioning? - ANSWERStemporal
lobe
when water molecules move across cell membrane from high to low concentration this
process is called? - ANSWERSosmosis
facilitates the recognition of genetic code on macromolecules? - ANSWERSDNA
what plane divides the body from left to right? - ANSWERSsagittal plane
aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? - ANSWERSeye
what are the chemical substances that prevent a sharp change in pH of a fluid when an
acid or a base is added to it? - ANSWERSbuffer
what do t-lymphocytes do? - ANSWERSdefend the body against microbes
which structure produces t-lymphocytes? - ANSWERSthymus
