HESI A2 (ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY)
V1/V2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is a characteristic of viral herpes - ANS Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum? - ANS Vomer (in nose)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANS Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in? - ANS Arm,
inability to abduct arms and fingers
Which bone does not articulate with any other bone? - ANS Hyoid Bone
Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands? - ANS They secrete
chemicals into the blood, growth, metabolism, sexual development and function
Diet is important because bone are storage places for? - ANS Calcium & Phosphorus
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? - ANS Urethra
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, Ligaments provide which connection? - ANS Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANS Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule? - ANS Lactic
Acid
As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to re-absorb bone
matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? - ANS Osteoclasts (break down
bone so it can release Ca+ into interstitial fluid)
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANS Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and the nurse notes that
she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a large amount of?
- ANS Carrot and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with
feet forward? - ANS Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? - ANS Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? - ANS Skull & Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - ANS Tissue
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V1/V2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is a characteristic of viral herpes - ANS Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum? - ANS Vomer (in nose)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANS Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in? - ANS Arm,
inability to abduct arms and fingers
Which bone does not articulate with any other bone? - ANS Hyoid Bone
Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands? - ANS They secrete
chemicals into the blood, growth, metabolism, sexual development and function
Diet is important because bone are storage places for? - ANS Calcium & Phosphorus
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? - ANS Urethra
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, Ligaments provide which connection? - ANS Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANS Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule? - ANS Lactic
Acid
As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to re-absorb bone
matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? - ANS Osteoclasts (break down
bone so it can release Ca+ into interstitial fluid)
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANS Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and the nurse notes that
she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a large amount of?
- ANS Carrot and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with
feet forward? - ANS Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? - ANS Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? - ANS Skull & Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - ANS Tissue
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