HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology V2 Exam Review 2026 |
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1. If a person suffers an injury to the quadriceps femoris, which activity would
likely be most affected?
Shoulder abduction
Hip flexion
Ankle dorsiflexion
Knee extension
2. The main function of hemoglobin is to
produce antibodies.
carry bicarbonate ion.
carry oxygen
stimulate erythropoiesis.
aid in the process of blood clotting.
3. Describe the location and function of the vastus medialis muscle within the
quadriceps femoris group.
The vastus medialis is found in the upper arm and assists in shoulder
abduction.
The vastus medialis is located on the lateral side of the thigh and aids
in hip flexion.
The vastus medialis is located on the medial side of the thigh and
helps extend the knee.
, The vastus medialis is situated in the calf and is responsible for ankle
dorsiflexion.
4. If a patient has a broken distal humerus, which joint would likely be affected
in terms of mobility?
Wrist joint
Shoulder joint
Finger joints
Elbow joint
5. Which condition does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing when the
client has difficulty seeing objects that are far away?
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Мyopia
Presbyopia
6. What is the term for the movement of limbs toward the midline of the body?
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
7. Describe the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system.
The pituitary gland produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
, The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of red blood
cells.
The pituitary gland detoxifies harmful substances in the body.
The pituitary gland regulates various hormonal functions and
controls other endocrine glands.
8. Describe the relationship between aspirin and the healing process of torn
blood vessels.
Aspirin strengthens tendons to prevent further tears.
Aspirin helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with the
tearing of blood vessels.
Aspirin increases blood flow to nerve endings during injury.
Aspirin promotes the growth of new muscle fibers after a tear.
9. What is the name of the outermost layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous layer
Hypodermis
10. Which hormones are primarily produced by the ovaries?
Thyroxine and calcitonin
Estrogen and progesterone
Insulin and glucagon
Testosterone and cortisol
, 11. Hemoglobin's primary function is to:
stimulate the production of blood cells.
initiate a method to control excessive bleeding.
carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
begin the process of inflammation.
12. The mitral valve is situated between the:
Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Left atrium and left ventricle
Right atrium and right ventricle
Left ventricle and aorta
13. Which part of the brain is involved in hearing and processing auditory
information?
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
14. If a patient has damage to the cochlea, what specific function related to
hearing would be impaired?
The ability to amplify sound waves.
The ability to maintain balance and equilibrium.
The ability to perceive pitch and tone.
The ability to convert sound vibrations into neural signals.
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. If a person suffers an injury to the quadriceps femoris, which activity would
likely be most affected?
Shoulder abduction
Hip flexion
Ankle dorsiflexion
Knee extension
2. The main function of hemoglobin is to
produce antibodies.
carry bicarbonate ion.
carry oxygen
stimulate erythropoiesis.
aid in the process of blood clotting.
3. Describe the location and function of the vastus medialis muscle within the
quadriceps femoris group.
The vastus medialis is found in the upper arm and assists in shoulder
abduction.
The vastus medialis is located on the lateral side of the thigh and aids
in hip flexion.
The vastus medialis is located on the medial side of the thigh and
helps extend the knee.
, The vastus medialis is situated in the calf and is responsible for ankle
dorsiflexion.
4. If a patient has a broken distal humerus, which joint would likely be affected
in terms of mobility?
Wrist joint
Shoulder joint
Finger joints
Elbow joint
5. Which condition does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing when the
client has difficulty seeing objects that are far away?
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Мyopia
Presbyopia
6. What is the term for the movement of limbs toward the midline of the body?
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
7. Describe the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system.
The pituitary gland produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
, The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of red blood
cells.
The pituitary gland detoxifies harmful substances in the body.
The pituitary gland regulates various hormonal functions and
controls other endocrine glands.
8. Describe the relationship between aspirin and the healing process of torn
blood vessels.
Aspirin strengthens tendons to prevent further tears.
Aspirin helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with the
tearing of blood vessels.
Aspirin increases blood flow to nerve endings during injury.
Aspirin promotes the growth of new muscle fibers after a tear.
9. What is the name of the outermost layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous layer
Hypodermis
10. Which hormones are primarily produced by the ovaries?
Thyroxine and calcitonin
Estrogen and progesterone
Insulin and glucagon
Testosterone and cortisol
, 11. Hemoglobin's primary function is to:
stimulate the production of blood cells.
initiate a method to control excessive bleeding.
carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
begin the process of inflammation.
12. The mitral valve is situated between the:
Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Left atrium and left ventricle
Right atrium and right ventricle
Left ventricle and aorta
13. Which part of the brain is involved in hearing and processing auditory
information?
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
14. If a patient has damage to the cochlea, what specific function related to
hearing would be impaired?
The ability to amplify sound waves.
The ability to maintain balance and equilibrium.
The ability to perceive pitch and tone.
The ability to convert sound vibrations into neural signals.
