AAPC-EXAM-2025-2026: COMPREHENSIVE FINAL CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH PRECISE
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | CHAMBERLAIN INSTITUTE
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?
Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum?
It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis?
A chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method?
Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters?
Femur
What is the great toe called?
Hallux
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs?
Pulmonary vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments?
Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung?
three
, A myocardial infarction is
Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body?
Endocrine system
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is significant because
It is a weakness in a large artery and rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest?
Left ventricle
Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct
The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid?
Blood
What distinguishes a "sentinel" node from other lymph nodes?
A sentinel node is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing
cancer cells
The mediastinum contains all of the following except:
Lungs
The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition?
The presence of air in the mediastinum
Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm?
It is a frequent site of a Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order?
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine
in what order?
Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, rectum, anus
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | CHAMBERLAIN INSTITUTE
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?
Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum?
It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis?
A chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method?
Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters?
Femur
What is the great toe called?
Hallux
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs?
Pulmonary vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments?
Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung?
three
, A myocardial infarction is
Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body?
Endocrine system
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is significant because
It is a weakness in a large artery and rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest?
Left ventricle
Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct
The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid?
Blood
What distinguishes a "sentinel" node from other lymph nodes?
A sentinel node is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing
cancer cells
The mediastinum contains all of the following except:
Lungs
The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition?
The presence of air in the mediastinum
Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm?
It is a frequent site of a Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order?
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine
in what order?
Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, rectum, anus
