HESI A2 Anatomy
& Physiology
Exam Questions
& Answer 2024 !
, A patient who is on a plant-based diet complains that their skin is appearing to take on a
yellowish color. Which of the following foods would you expect the patient to have eaten
a large amount of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carrots
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the body's sides,
feet flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to muscular
fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the muscles? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Lactic acid
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ball and socket
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Vastus lateralis
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory system?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve,
pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic
valve, aorta, body tissues, vena cava, right atrium
Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are identified
using the ABCDE method? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Melanoma
Where is the popliteal artery located? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of
____________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-extensive bleeding
Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ulna
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lysosomes
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To protect the
stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical
regions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pelvic
& Physiology
Exam Questions
& Answer 2024 !
, A patient who is on a plant-based diet complains that their skin is appearing to take on a
yellowish color. Which of the following foods would you expect the patient to have eaten
a large amount of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carrots
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the body's sides,
feet flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to muscular
fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the muscles? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Lactic acid
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ball and socket
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Vastus lateralis
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory system?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve,
pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic
valve, aorta, body tissues, vena cava, right atrium
Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are identified
using the ABCDE method? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Melanoma
Where is the popliteal artery located? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of
____________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-extensive bleeding
Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Ulna
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lysosomes
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To protect the
stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical
regions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pelvic
