TEAS NURSING TEST VERIFIED
EDITION
In the human body, which of the following body parts are in a superior
position to the lungs? (select all that apply)
A. Stomach
B. Trachea
C. Spleen
D. Heart
E. Brain - ANSWER B and E are correct
(superior refers to "Above" on the human which would make the
trachea and brain superior to the lungs.)
In two to three sentences, describe the part of the arm that is most
distal to the shoulder of the human body. - ANSWER Distal refers to
"farthest away." The thumb is farthest away from the shoulder of the
body.
Which terms add clarity to anatomical position relative to the coronal
plane?
A. "Superior" and "Inferior"
B. "Distal" and "Proximal"
C. "Anterior" and "Posterior"
D. "Lateral" and "medial" - ANSWER C. "Anterior" and "Posterior"
(The coronal plane divides the body front and back)
Which two terms are likely to appear in the same discussion related to
a part of the body?
A. "Dorsal" and "lumbar"
B. "Umbilical" and "crural"
, C. "Dorsal" and "orbital"
D. "Lumbar" and "patellar" - ANSWER A. "Dorsal" and "lumbar"
(both relate, either directionally or regionally, to the back)
Which of the statements below is/are accurate? (Select all that apply)
A. The axillary region is superior to the cephalic region
B. The oral, nasal, buccal, and ocular regions are all anterior to the
occipital regions
C. Digital or phalangeal structures may be pedal or manual
D. The. axillary brachial, antecubital, antebrachial, popliteal, and sural
subregions are all associated with the upper limbs. - ANSWER B and C.
Which of the following structures changes the volume of the lungs?
A. Alveoli
B. Heart
C. Trachea
D. Diaphragm - ANSWER D. (the diaphragm is a muscle that increases
and decreases volume in the lungs)
Which of the following statements best explains how the structure of
alveoli relates to its function?
A. Alveoli are large to maximize gas exchange
B. The walls the alveoli are thin to increase the rate of diffusion
C. The walls of the alveoli are thick to prevent pressure buildup
D. Alveoli are small to increase the transportation of cells. - ANSWER B.
(the thin walls decrease the distance between the air and bloodstream,
increasing the rate of diffusion)
Which of the following statements best describes the primary function
of the respiratory system?
A. It transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to cells all over the body
B. It involves the inhalation and exhalation of gases into the
environment.
EDITION
In the human body, which of the following body parts are in a superior
position to the lungs? (select all that apply)
A. Stomach
B. Trachea
C. Spleen
D. Heart
E. Brain - ANSWER B and E are correct
(superior refers to "Above" on the human which would make the
trachea and brain superior to the lungs.)
In two to three sentences, describe the part of the arm that is most
distal to the shoulder of the human body. - ANSWER Distal refers to
"farthest away." The thumb is farthest away from the shoulder of the
body.
Which terms add clarity to anatomical position relative to the coronal
plane?
A. "Superior" and "Inferior"
B. "Distal" and "Proximal"
C. "Anterior" and "Posterior"
D. "Lateral" and "medial" - ANSWER C. "Anterior" and "Posterior"
(The coronal plane divides the body front and back)
Which two terms are likely to appear in the same discussion related to
a part of the body?
A. "Dorsal" and "lumbar"
B. "Umbilical" and "crural"
, C. "Dorsal" and "orbital"
D. "Lumbar" and "patellar" - ANSWER A. "Dorsal" and "lumbar"
(both relate, either directionally or regionally, to the back)
Which of the statements below is/are accurate? (Select all that apply)
A. The axillary region is superior to the cephalic region
B. The oral, nasal, buccal, and ocular regions are all anterior to the
occipital regions
C. Digital or phalangeal structures may be pedal or manual
D. The. axillary brachial, antecubital, antebrachial, popliteal, and sural
subregions are all associated with the upper limbs. - ANSWER B and C.
Which of the following structures changes the volume of the lungs?
A. Alveoli
B. Heart
C. Trachea
D. Diaphragm - ANSWER D. (the diaphragm is a muscle that increases
and decreases volume in the lungs)
Which of the following statements best explains how the structure of
alveoli relates to its function?
A. Alveoli are large to maximize gas exchange
B. The walls the alveoli are thin to increase the rate of diffusion
C. The walls of the alveoli are thick to prevent pressure buildup
D. Alveoli are small to increase the transportation of cells. - ANSWER B.
(the thin walls decrease the distance between the air and bloodstream,
increasing the rate of diffusion)
Which of the following statements best describes the primary function
of the respiratory system?
A. It transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to cells all over the body
B. It involves the inhalation and exhalation of gases into the
environment.
