HESI A2 Version 1 and 2
Questions and Answers (2026 /
2027) (Verified Answers)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANSWER-
Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in -
ANSWER-. Arm
Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - ANSWER-Hyoid
. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - ANSWER-
They secrete chemicals into the blood
Diet is important because bone are storage places for - ANSWER-Calcium and
phosphorous
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?
- ANSWER-. Urethra
Ligaments provides with connection? - ANSWER-Bone to bone
,What structure conduct urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANSWER-
Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by with molecule? -
ANSWER-Lactic acid
As part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to resorb
bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? - ANSWER-
Osteoclasts
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANSWER-
Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse
notes that she has an unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has
eaten large amount of: - ANSWER-carrot and squash.
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing
erect with feet forward? - ANSWER-Palms of the hand facing anterior
Which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWER-Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? - ANSWER-
Skull ear
, What are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWER-A tissue
. The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? -
ANSWER-Popliteal
Ceruminous glands secrete - ANSWER-Ear wax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWER-Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased -
ANSWER-Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWER-Oral cavity
Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? -
ANSWER-The cell membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? - ANSWER-Thoracic
. What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter? - ANSWER-Involved with
mood, anxiety and sleep
What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when
antidiuretic hormone AHD is secreted? - ANSWER-. Water is reabsorbed from the
urinary filtrate
Questions and Answers (2026 /
2027) (Verified Answers)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANSWER-
Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in -
ANSWER-. Arm
Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - ANSWER-Hyoid
. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - ANSWER-
They secrete chemicals into the blood
Diet is important because bone are storage places for - ANSWER-Calcium and
phosphorous
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?
- ANSWER-. Urethra
Ligaments provides with connection? - ANSWER-Bone to bone
,What structure conduct urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANSWER-
Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by with molecule? -
ANSWER-Lactic acid
As part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to resorb
bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? - ANSWER-
Osteoclasts
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANSWER-
Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse
notes that she has an unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has
eaten large amount of: - ANSWER-carrot and squash.
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing
erect with feet forward? - ANSWER-Palms of the hand facing anterior
Which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWER-Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? - ANSWER-
Skull ear
, What are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWER-A tissue
. The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? -
ANSWER-Popliteal
Ceruminous glands secrete - ANSWER-Ear wax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWER-Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased -
ANSWER-Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWER-Oral cavity
Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? -
ANSWER-The cell membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? - ANSWER-Thoracic
. What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter? - ANSWER-Involved with
mood, anxiety and sleep
What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when
antidiuretic hormone AHD is secreted? - ANSWER-. Water is reabsorbed from the
urinary filtrate
