STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY A.
THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Position
Question Stem
A nurse is preparing to document a superficial skin abrasion on
a patient's lower limb. To ensure accurate communication with
other healthcare team members, the nurse should describe the
location of the injury using which universally accepted
reference point?
A. The position the patient finds most comfortable.
B. The body standing erect, facing forward, with palms forward.
C. The body lying flat in a supine position with arms at the sides.
D. The position relative to the location of the nurse.
Options
A. The position the patient finds most comfortable.
B. The body standing erect, facing forward, with palms forward.
,C. The body lying flat in a supine position with arms at the sides.
D. The position relative to the location of the nurse.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct B: The anatomical position is the standard
reference point in anatomy and medicine. It is defined as
the body standing erect, facing the observer, with arms at
the sides and palms facing forward. This eliminates
ambiguity when describing location.
• Incorrect A: A patient's comfortable position is subjective
and variable, making it an unreliable reference for precise
communication.
• Incorrect C: This describes a supine position, which is a
specific body position, not the standard anatomical
reference point.
• Incorrect D: The nurse's location is external and variable,
which would lead to inconsistent and inaccurate
descriptions (e.g., "the patient's left" versus "my right").
Teaching Point
The anatomical position standardizes all directional terms,
preventing clinical errors.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
,Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Directions
Question Stem
A patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has a thrombus
located in the popliteal vein. The nurse understands that this
structure is located on which part of the body?
A. The anterior aspect of the wrist.
B. The posterior aspect of the knee.
C. The medial aspect of the ankle.
D. The proximal aspect of the femur.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct B: The term "popliteal" specifically refers to the
posterior region of the knee. This directional and regional
term is essential for precise anatomical description.
• Incorrect A: The anterior wrist is the carpal region.
• Incorrect C: The medial ankle is the tarsal region.
• Incorrect D: The proximal femur is in the hip region.
Teaching Point
Specific anatomical terms like "popliteal" provide unambiguous
location references for assessment and documentation.
, Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 3
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Body Cavities
Question Stem
A patient is admitted with suspected peritonitis following a
ruptured appendix. The nurse recognizes that this condition
involves inflammation of the serous membrane lining which
body cavity?
A. Dorsal cavity
B. Cranial cavity
C. Abdominal cavity
D. Thoracic cavity
Correct Answer
C
Rationales
• Correct C: The peritoneum is the serous membrane that
lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal
organs. Peritonitis is the inflammation of this membrane.
• Incorrect A: The dorsal cavity contains the brain and spinal
cord and is lined by the meninges, not the peritoneum.
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY A.
THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Position
Question Stem
A nurse is preparing to document a superficial skin abrasion on
a patient's lower limb. To ensure accurate communication with
other healthcare team members, the nurse should describe the
location of the injury using which universally accepted
reference point?
A. The position the patient finds most comfortable.
B. The body standing erect, facing forward, with palms forward.
C. The body lying flat in a supine position with arms at the sides.
D. The position relative to the location of the nurse.
Options
A. The position the patient finds most comfortable.
B. The body standing erect, facing forward, with palms forward.
,C. The body lying flat in a supine position with arms at the sides.
D. The position relative to the location of the nurse.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct B: The anatomical position is the standard
reference point in anatomy and medicine. It is defined as
the body standing erect, facing the observer, with arms at
the sides and palms facing forward. This eliminates
ambiguity when describing location.
• Incorrect A: A patient's comfortable position is subjective
and variable, making it an unreliable reference for precise
communication.
• Incorrect C: This describes a supine position, which is a
specific body position, not the standard anatomical
reference point.
• Incorrect D: The nurse's location is external and variable,
which would lead to inconsistent and inaccurate
descriptions (e.g., "the patient's left" versus "my right").
Teaching Point
The anatomical position standardizes all directional terms,
preventing clinical errors.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
,Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Directions
Question Stem
A patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has a thrombus
located in the popliteal vein. The nurse understands that this
structure is located on which part of the body?
A. The anterior aspect of the wrist.
B. The posterior aspect of the knee.
C. The medial aspect of the ankle.
D. The proximal aspect of the femur.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct B: The term "popliteal" specifically refers to the
posterior region of the knee. This directional and regional
term is essential for precise anatomical description.
• Incorrect A: The anterior wrist is the carpal region.
• Incorrect C: The medial ankle is the tarsal region.
• Incorrect D: The proximal femur is in the hip region.
Teaching Point
Specific anatomical terms like "popliteal" provide unambiguous
location references for assessment and documentation.
, Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 3
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Body Cavities
Question Stem
A patient is admitted with suspected peritonitis following a
ruptured appendix. The nurse recognizes that this condition
involves inflammation of the serous membrane lining which
body cavity?
A. Dorsal cavity
B. Cranial cavity
C. Abdominal cavity
D. Thoracic cavity
Correct Answer
C
Rationales
• Correct C: The peritoneum is the serous membrane that
lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal
organs. Peritonitis is the inflammation of this membrane.
• Incorrect A: The dorsal cavity contains the brain and spinal
cord and is lined by the meninges, not the peritoneum.
