BOARD VITALS NCLEX PREP RN 126
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◉ A patient has a tumor near the circle of Willis. Where is this area
located?
A. The brain
B. The lower leg
C. The abdomen
D. The thorax. Answer: The brain - The circle of willis does not appear
in proximity to the abdominal cavity, the thoracic cavity, or the lower
extremities. It is a vascular circle in the brain
◉ What is the gallbladder's main function?
A. Produce bile
B. Produce insulin
C. Store and concentrate bile
D. Digest sugars. Answer: Store and concentrate bile - When food enters
the stomach, bile is released. Bile helps break up fats in food for
digestion. If an individual consumes foods that are high in fat, the gall
bladder assists the liver with the breakdown of those fats to assist with
the digestion process.
,◉ The duodenum connects to the stomach at which section of the
stomach?
A. pylorus
B. Esophagus
C. Body
D. Fundus. Answer: Pylorus - The pylorus is where the first portion of
the small intestine communicates with the contents of the stomach
◉ The renal artery arises from which of the following ateries?
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Femoral artery
D. Carotid artery. Answer: Abdominal aorta
◉ What is the outermost portion of the kidney?
A. Renal medulla
B. Renal cortex
C. Collecting duct
D. Adrenal gland. Answer: Renal cortex - The renal cortex comprises the
outermost layer of the kidney
◉ Fimbriae, the small, finger-like extensions on the distal ends of the
fallopian tubes serve what purpose?
,A. Sweep the egg into the fallopian tube
B. Close off the entrance to the fallopian tube
C. Hold the ovary in place
D. Connect the ovary to the uterus. Answer: Sweep the egg into the
fallopian tube - The fimbriae swell when sex hormones activate them
and they use a gentle sweeping motion to direct the egg into the tube
◉ Where does fertilization occur?
A. Ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. Vagina
D. Uterus. Answer: Fallopian tube - Fertilization of the ovum occurs in
the fallopian tube
◉ Which of the following is the name of the inner lining of the uterus?
A. Endometrium
B. Myometrium
C. Serosa
D. Fimbriae. Answer: Endometrium - inner(endo) lining(metrium)
◉ What is the term for the removal of the loose skin covering the glans
penis?
A. Phimosis
, B. Prostatectomy
C. Circumcision
D. Biopsy. Answer: Circumcision - Male circumcision involves the
removal of the foreskin from the penis
◉ The epididymis does which of the following?
A. Creation of new sperm
B. Storage and maturation of sperm
C. Fertilization of sperm
D. Production of semen. Answer: Storage and maturation of sperm - The
epididymis is a tube that connects the testicle to the vas deferens. Sperm
are formed in the testicles and then enter the epididymis. They are stored
there, and undergo part of their maturation there.
◉ Which type of medication is used to paralyze of the ciliary muscle of
the eye?
A. Mydriatic
B. Myotic
C. Cycloplegic
D. Mannitol. Answer: Cycloplegic medications (usually muscarinic
receptor blockers) are used to paralyze the pupil during eye surgeries
◉ Which of the following medications increases the intensity of uterine
contractions?
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◉ A patient has a tumor near the circle of Willis. Where is this area
located?
A. The brain
B. The lower leg
C. The abdomen
D. The thorax. Answer: The brain - The circle of willis does not appear
in proximity to the abdominal cavity, the thoracic cavity, or the lower
extremities. It is a vascular circle in the brain
◉ What is the gallbladder's main function?
A. Produce bile
B. Produce insulin
C. Store and concentrate bile
D. Digest sugars. Answer: Store and concentrate bile - When food enters
the stomach, bile is released. Bile helps break up fats in food for
digestion. If an individual consumes foods that are high in fat, the gall
bladder assists the liver with the breakdown of those fats to assist with
the digestion process.
,◉ The duodenum connects to the stomach at which section of the
stomach?
A. pylorus
B. Esophagus
C. Body
D. Fundus. Answer: Pylorus - The pylorus is where the first portion of
the small intestine communicates with the contents of the stomach
◉ The renal artery arises from which of the following ateries?
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Femoral artery
D. Carotid artery. Answer: Abdominal aorta
◉ What is the outermost portion of the kidney?
A. Renal medulla
B. Renal cortex
C. Collecting duct
D. Adrenal gland. Answer: Renal cortex - The renal cortex comprises the
outermost layer of the kidney
◉ Fimbriae, the small, finger-like extensions on the distal ends of the
fallopian tubes serve what purpose?
,A. Sweep the egg into the fallopian tube
B. Close off the entrance to the fallopian tube
C. Hold the ovary in place
D. Connect the ovary to the uterus. Answer: Sweep the egg into the
fallopian tube - The fimbriae swell when sex hormones activate them
and they use a gentle sweeping motion to direct the egg into the tube
◉ Where does fertilization occur?
A. Ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. Vagina
D. Uterus. Answer: Fallopian tube - Fertilization of the ovum occurs in
the fallopian tube
◉ Which of the following is the name of the inner lining of the uterus?
A. Endometrium
B. Myometrium
C. Serosa
D. Fimbriae. Answer: Endometrium - inner(endo) lining(metrium)
◉ What is the term for the removal of the loose skin covering the glans
penis?
A. Phimosis
, B. Prostatectomy
C. Circumcision
D. Biopsy. Answer: Circumcision - Male circumcision involves the
removal of the foreskin from the penis
◉ The epididymis does which of the following?
A. Creation of new sperm
B. Storage and maturation of sperm
C. Fertilization of sperm
D. Production of semen. Answer: Storage and maturation of sperm - The
epididymis is a tube that connects the testicle to the vas deferens. Sperm
are formed in the testicles and then enter the epididymis. They are stored
there, and undergo part of their maturation there.
◉ Which type of medication is used to paralyze of the ciliary muscle of
the eye?
A. Mydriatic
B. Myotic
C. Cycloplegic
D. Mannitol. Answer: Cycloplegic medications (usually muscarinic
receptor blockers) are used to paralyze the pupil during eye surgeries
◉ Which of the following medications increases the intensity of uterine
contractions?
