STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY
A. THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
1)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction to the body — Levels of organization &
clinical integration
Question stem
A nurse observes that a wound at the skin surface has begun to
close as epithelial cells proliferate and connective tissue forms
beneath. Which level of biological organization best explains
how these cellular and extracellular changes restore tissue
integrity?
,Options
A. Tissue level
B. Organ level
C. Cellular level
D. System level
Correct answer
A
Rationale — Correct (A)
Tissue level refers to groups of similar cells and their
extracellular matrix working together to perform a function.
Wound repair requires coordinated epithelial and connective
tissue responses (cell proliferation, matrix deposition) that are
emergent at the tissue level. Recognizing tissue-level processes
helps nurses anticipate healing stages and appropriate wound
care.
Rationales — Incorrect
B. Organ level: Involves multiple tissue types forming a discrete
structure (e.g., skin), but the described repair processes
emphasize interactions within tissues.
C. Cellular level: Important for understanding cell behavior, but
healing is a coordinated tissue response beyond a single cell.
D. System level: Refers to interacting organs; wound closure is
more localized than a whole-system process.
Teaching point
Wound healing is a tissue-level response—cells + extracellular
matrix restore function.
,Citation
Patton, K. T., & Thibodeau, G. A. (2020). Structure & function of
the body (16th ed.). Ch. 1.
2)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Language of science & medicine — Word parts and
clinical documentation
Question stem
A patient’s chart lists “tachypnea.” A new nursing student
misreads this as “slow breathing.” Using knowledge of medical
word parts, which interpretation is correct and why?
Options
A. Rapid breathing — “tachy-” means fast; suffix “-pnea” means
breathing
B. Slow breathing — “tachy-” indicates slowness; “-pnea”
indicates rate
C. Absent breathing — “tachy-” means without; “-pnea” means
breath
D. Irregular breathing — “tachy-” means irregular; “-pnea”
means pattern
Correct answer
A
Rationale — Correct (A)
Medical prefixes and suffixes provide literal meaning: “tachy-” =
, fast, “-pnea” = breathing. Thus tachypnea = rapid breathing.
Nurses use word parts to interpret orders, assessments, and
urgent notes accurately.
Rationales — Incorrect
B. Incorrect prefix interpretation—“tachy-” does not mean slow.
C. “a-/an-” would indicate absence, not “tachy-.”
D. “Dys-” or “arrhythm-” would indicate irregular; “tachy-”
denotes speed.
Teaching point
Break medical terms into prefix + root + suffix to decode clinical
meaning.
Citation
Patton, K. T., & Thibodeau, G. A. (2020). Structure & function of
the body (16th ed.). Ch. 1.
3)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Scientific method & clinical reasoning
Question stem
During a clinical skills lab, a student hypothesizes that applying
a warm compress increases local blood flow. They measure skin
temperature before and after application and record findings.
Which step of the scientific method is represented and why is
this step essential for nursing practice?
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY
A. THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
1)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction to the body — Levels of organization &
clinical integration
Question stem
A nurse observes that a wound at the skin surface has begun to
close as epithelial cells proliferate and connective tissue forms
beneath. Which level of biological organization best explains
how these cellular and extracellular changes restore tissue
integrity?
,Options
A. Tissue level
B. Organ level
C. Cellular level
D. System level
Correct answer
A
Rationale — Correct (A)
Tissue level refers to groups of similar cells and their
extracellular matrix working together to perform a function.
Wound repair requires coordinated epithelial and connective
tissue responses (cell proliferation, matrix deposition) that are
emergent at the tissue level. Recognizing tissue-level processes
helps nurses anticipate healing stages and appropriate wound
care.
Rationales — Incorrect
B. Organ level: Involves multiple tissue types forming a discrete
structure (e.g., skin), but the described repair processes
emphasize interactions within tissues.
C. Cellular level: Important for understanding cell behavior, but
healing is a coordinated tissue response beyond a single cell.
D. System level: Refers to interacting organs; wound closure is
more localized than a whole-system process.
Teaching point
Wound healing is a tissue-level response—cells + extracellular
matrix restore function.
,Citation
Patton, K. T., & Thibodeau, G. A. (2020). Structure & function of
the body (16th ed.). Ch. 1.
2)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Language of science & medicine — Word parts and
clinical documentation
Question stem
A patient’s chart lists “tachypnea.” A new nursing student
misreads this as “slow breathing.” Using knowledge of medical
word parts, which interpretation is correct and why?
Options
A. Rapid breathing — “tachy-” means fast; suffix “-pnea” means
breathing
B. Slow breathing — “tachy-” indicates slowness; “-pnea”
indicates rate
C. Absent breathing — “tachy-” means without; “-pnea” means
breath
D. Irregular breathing — “tachy-” means irregular; “-pnea”
means pattern
Correct answer
A
Rationale — Correct (A)
Medical prefixes and suffixes provide literal meaning: “tachy-” =
, fast, “-pnea” = breathing. Thus tachypnea = rapid breathing.
Nurses use word parts to interpret orders, assessments, and
urgent notes accurately.
Rationales — Incorrect
B. Incorrect prefix interpretation—“tachy-” does not mean slow.
C. “a-/an-” would indicate absence, not “tachy-.”
D. “Dys-” or “arrhythm-” would indicate irregular; “tachy-”
denotes speed.
Teaching point
Break medical terms into prefix + root + suffix to decode clinical
meaning.
Citation
Patton, K. T., & Thibodeau, G. A. (2020). Structure & function of
the body (16th ed.). Ch. 1.
3)
Reference
Ch. 1 — Scientific method & clinical reasoning
Question stem
During a clinical skills lab, a student hypothesizes that applying
a warm compress increases local blood flow. They measure skin
temperature before and after application and record findings.
Which step of the scientific method is represented and why is
this step essential for nursing practice?
