comprehensive test bank for
Anatomy, Physiology, &
Disease: An Interactive
Journey for Health
Professionals, 3rd Edition by
Bruce Colbert, Jeff Ankney,
and Karen Lee.
, Ch 01: 3e
It includes exam-style questions and answers designed to help students review core concepts in anatomy, physiology, and common diseases affecting
body systems. The material is ideal for exam preparation, practice testing, and reinforcing key topics used in health science and nursing courses.
1.1 Multiple Choice,
. Gross anatomy is also known as . A. microscopic anatomy
B. pathologic anatomy
C. macroscopic anatomy
D. diagnostic anatomy
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
2. An example of gross anatomy would be . A. viewing an x-ray
B. using a microscope
C. performing a complete cellular blood count
D. determining the etiology of a disease
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
3. The study of physiology deals with . A. disease
B. genetics
C. structures
D. functions
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
4. The potential outcome of a disease is the . A. etiology
B. diagnosis
C. prognosis
D. treatment
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
,5. The study of disease is known as . A. neurology
B. pathology
C. microbiology
D. cytology
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
6. The three basic parts of a medical term are . A. prefix, word root, suffix
B. suffix, base, meaning
C. prefix, stem, ending
D. base, word root,stem
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
7. What system is known as the mathematical language of medicine?
A. Abbreviation system
B. Metric system
C. English system
D. Customary system
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
8. Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A. Heart rate
B. Temperature
C. Odor
D. Respiratory rate
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
9. When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to make a(n. .
A. prognosis
B. etiology
C. cytology
,D. diagnosis
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
10. The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A. homeostasis
B. metabolism
C. syndrome
D. pathology
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
1. The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response thatopposes an action is known as a(n. .
A. depressing feedback loop
B. negative feedback loop
C. positive feedback loop
D. affirmative feedback loop
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
12. A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations? A. Blood pressure
B. Coughing
C. Bleeding
D. Childbirth
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
13. Vital signs include all of the following EXCEPT .
A. coloring
B. heart rate
C. respirations
D. temperature
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
14. RBC is the abbreviation for .
, A. really bad cut
B. red and blue circulation
C. red blood cells
D. ruptured blood clot
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
15. The nurse found a preoperative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating breakfast. "We have to cancel
your surgery, because you're not NPO," the nurse said. What did the patient do wrong?
A. The patient ate food.
B. The patient watched TV.
C. The patient walked barefoot.
D. The patient left the hospital bed.
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
16. A patient rang the call bell because he was in great pain. "I want my p.r.n. medication now," he said. Which medication
timing is the nurse going to follow? A. Medications given in the morning
B. Medications given at noontime
C. Medications given in the evening
D. Medications given when needed
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
17. A lab technician finishes a test. "The CBC results are in the computer," she tells her supervisor. What body fluid did the
technician examine?
A. Saliva
B. Urine
C. Blood
D. Cerebrospinal fluid
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
18. All members of the Code Team have to take ACLS training annually. Which organswill they practice reviving?
A. Eyes and ears
Anatomy, Physiology, &
Disease: An Interactive
Journey for Health
Professionals, 3rd Edition by
Bruce Colbert, Jeff Ankney,
and Karen Lee.
, Ch 01: 3e
It includes exam-style questions and answers designed to help students review core concepts in anatomy, physiology, and common diseases affecting
body systems. The material is ideal for exam preparation, practice testing, and reinforcing key topics used in health science and nursing courses.
1.1 Multiple Choice,
. Gross anatomy is also known as . A. microscopic anatomy
B. pathologic anatomy
C. macroscopic anatomy
D. diagnostic anatomy
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
2. An example of gross anatomy would be . A. viewing an x-ray
B. using a microscope
C. performing a complete cellular blood count
D. determining the etiology of a disease
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
3. The study of physiology deals with . A. disease
B. genetics
C. structures
D. functions
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
4. The potential outcome of a disease is the . A. etiology
B. diagnosis
C. prognosis
D. treatment
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
,5. The study of disease is known as . A. neurology
B. pathology
C. microbiology
D. cytology
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
6. The three basic parts of a medical term are . A. prefix, word root, suffix
B. suffix, base, meaning
C. prefix, stem, ending
D. base, word root,stem
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
7. What system is known as the mathematical language of medicine?
A. Abbreviation system
B. Metric system
C. English system
D. Customary system
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
8. Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A. Heart rate
B. Temperature
C. Odor
D. Respiratory rate
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
9. When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to make a(n. .
A. prognosis
B. etiology
C. cytology
,D. diagnosis
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
10. The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A. homeostasis
B. metabolism
C. syndrome
D. pathology
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
1. The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response thatopposes an action is known as a(n. .
A. depressing feedback loop
B. negative feedback loop
C. positive feedback loop
D. affirmative feedback loop
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- B
12. A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations? A. Blood pressure
B. Coughing
C. Bleeding
D. Childbirth
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
13. Vital signs include all of the following EXCEPT .
A. coloring
B. heart rate
C. respirations
D. temperature
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
14. RBC is the abbreviation for .
, A. really bad cut
B. red and blue circulation
C. red blood cells
D. ruptured blood clot
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
15. The nurse found a preoperative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating breakfast. "We have to cancel
your surgery, because you're not NPO," the nurse said. What did the patient do wrong?
A. The patient ate food.
B. The patient watched TV.
C. The patient walked barefoot.
D. The patient left the hospital bed.
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- A
16. A patient rang the call bell because he was in great pain. "I want my p.r.n. medication now," he said. Which medication
timing is the nurse going to follow? A. Medications given in the morning
B. Medications given at noontime
C. Medications given in the evening
D. Medications given when needed
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- D
17. A lab technician finishes a test. "The CBC results are in the computer," she tells her supervisor. What body fluid did the
technician examine?
A. Saliva
B. Urine
C. Blood
D. Cerebrospinal fluid
Actual Actual Actual Answer:--- C
18. All members of the Code Team have to take ACLS training annually. Which organswill they practice reviving?
A. Eyes and ears
