Chamberlain University
P&A · 2A ISEH
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College of Nursing & Public Health
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A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E · I N N O V AT I O N · I N T E G R I T Y · W O R L D C L A S S
EST. 1889
SERVICE
HESI A2 A&P
A N ATO M Y & P H YS I O LO G Y — CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University PROGRAM Pre-Nursing / Allied Health
COURSE CODE HESI A2 COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE HESI A2 A&P
TOTAL QUESTIONS 104 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each anatomy and physiology question.
▸ Topics include all major body systems, tissues, and directional terminology.
▸ Focus on understanding anatomical structures and physiological processes.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question.
▸ This comprehensive review covers all HESI A2 A&P content.
, SECTION I — ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Questions 1 – 104
1. Which is an anterior muscle?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Quadriceps femoris
C. Biceps femoris
D. Adductor magnus
CORRECT ANSWER B — Quadriceps femoris
RATIONALE An anterior muscle is located near the front of the body. Of those listed, the
quadriceps (frontal thigh muscle) is the most anterior. The gluteus maximus,
biceps femoris, and adductor magnus are posterior muscles.
2. How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
A. By limiting hyperflexion of the neck
B. By limiting hyperextension of the neck
C. By reducing vertebral compression
D. By preventing disc degeneration
CORRECT ANSWER B — By limiting hyperextension of the neck
RATIONALE The headrest prevents the head from moving too far backward, or hyperextending
the neck beyond its normal range. This helps prevent whiplash injuries during
rear-end collisions.
, 3. Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
A. Cardiopulmonary problems
B. Side-to-side spinal curvature
C. Eventual herniation of discs
D. Traumatic injury to ligaments
CORRECT ANSWER D — Traumatic injury to ligaments
RATIONALE Because of the hyperflexion and hyperextension caused by such a collision, it is
not uncommon to find tears or stretching of the ligaments of the spine. The injury
is front-to-back, making side-to-side spinal curvature unlikely, and a herniated
disc is more of a compression injury.
4. Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are
known as ________.
A. Defecation
B. Osmosis
C. Peristalsis
D. Circulation
CORRECT ANSWER C — Peristalsis
RATIONALE Defecation is the elimination of waste. Osmosis is the movement of molecules
across a membrane. Circulation is the movement of blood through the body.
Peristalsis is the involuntary, wavelike movement of muscles in the intestine and
elsewhere that pushes food along.
P&A · 2A ISEH
★ ★
College of Nursing & Public Health
C
A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E · I N N O V AT I O N · I N T E G R I T Y · W O R L D C L A S S
EST. 1889
SERVICE
HESI A2 A&P
A N ATO M Y & P H YS I O LO G Y — CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University PROGRAM Pre-Nursing / Allied Health
COURSE CODE HESI A2 COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE HESI A2 A&P
TOTAL QUESTIONS 104 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each anatomy and physiology question.
▸ Topics include all major body systems, tissues, and directional terminology.
▸ Focus on understanding anatomical structures and physiological processes.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question.
▸ This comprehensive review covers all HESI A2 A&P content.
, SECTION I — ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Questions 1 – 104
1. Which is an anterior muscle?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Quadriceps femoris
C. Biceps femoris
D. Adductor magnus
CORRECT ANSWER B — Quadriceps femoris
RATIONALE An anterior muscle is located near the front of the body. Of those listed, the
quadriceps (frontal thigh muscle) is the most anterior. The gluteus maximus,
biceps femoris, and adductor magnus are posterior muscles.
2. How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
A. By limiting hyperflexion of the neck
B. By limiting hyperextension of the neck
C. By reducing vertebral compression
D. By preventing disc degeneration
CORRECT ANSWER B — By limiting hyperextension of the neck
RATIONALE The headrest prevents the head from moving too far backward, or hyperextending
the neck beyond its normal range. This helps prevent whiplash injuries during
rear-end collisions.
, 3. Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
A. Cardiopulmonary problems
B. Side-to-side spinal curvature
C. Eventual herniation of discs
D. Traumatic injury to ligaments
CORRECT ANSWER D — Traumatic injury to ligaments
RATIONALE Because of the hyperflexion and hyperextension caused by such a collision, it is
not uncommon to find tears or stretching of the ligaments of the spine. The injury
is front-to-back, making side-to-side spinal curvature unlikely, and a herniated
disc is more of a compression injury.
4. Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are
known as ________.
A. Defecation
B. Osmosis
C. Peristalsis
D. Circulation
CORRECT ANSWER C — Peristalsis
RATIONALE Defecation is the elimination of waste. Osmosis is the movement of molecules
across a membrane. Circulation is the movement of blood through the body.
Peristalsis is the involuntary, wavelike movement of muscles in the intestine and
elsewhere that pushes food along.
