Exam 1: NU 110 / NU110
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Exam 1: NU 110 / NU110 (Latest 2026/2027)
Integrated Human Sciences | Review Questions
with Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
2026/2027. 1st one
75 100%
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
• Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology
• Chemistry, Matter, and Cellular Biology
• Tissues, Membranes, and the Integumentary System
• The Skeletal System & Bone Physiology
• The Muscular System & Muscle Physiology
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,SECTION 1 | Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology | Q1-Q15 | Exam 1: NU 110 / NU110 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A nursing student is examining a patient who is lying flat on their back with the face upward and
the palms facing forward. The student is asked to document the patient's position using standard
anatomical terminology. What is the correct term for this body position?
A. Anatomical position
B. Supine position
C. Prone position
D. Lateral recumbent position
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Anatomical position is the standard reference position used in anatomy where the body is erect, facing forward, with arms at
the sides and palms facing forward. Supine position means lying on the back but does not specify palm orientation. Prone
means lying face down. Lateral recumbent means lying on the side.
Q2 Question 2 of 75
A 45-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain localized to the area just below the umbilicus.
The nurse is documenting the location of the pain using the nine-region abdominal plan. Which
region should the nurse document as the site of the pain?
A. The hypogastric (pubic) region
B. The epigastric region
C. The right lumbar region
D. The left hypochondriac region
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The hypogastric (pubic) region is located directly below the umbilicus in the nine-region abdominal plan. The epigastric region
is above the umbilicus. The right lumbar region is lateral to the umbilicus on the right side. The left hypochondriac region is in
the upper left quadrant below the ribs.
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Q3 Question 3 of 75
A medical student is dissecting a cadaver and needs to make an incision that separates the
thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Which structure forms the physical boundary between
these two major body cavities?
A. The diaphragm
B. The mediastinum
C. The peritoneum
D. The pleura
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and is the
primary muscle of respiration. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. The peritoneum lines the
abdominal cavity. The pleura lines the thoracic cavity and lungs.
Q4 Question 4 of 75
A nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a spinal cord injury. The provider asks the nurse
to assess sensation in the area of the skin that is supplied by the T10 spinal nerve. Which
dermatome should the nurse test?
A. The skin at the level of the umbilicus
B. The skin over the xiphoid process
C. The skin over the nipple line
D. The skin over the pubic symphysis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The T10 dermatome corresponds to the skin at the level of the umbilicus. The xiphoid process is innervated by T7. The nipple
line corresponds to T4. The pubic symphysis corresponds to L1. Dermatomes are essential for localizing spinal cord injuries.
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Q5 Question 5 of 75
A radiologist is reviewing a CT scan and notes a mass located in the posterior mediastinum,
posterior to the heart and anterior to the vertebral column. Which of the following structures
would most likely be found in this location?
A. The descending thoracic aorta and thoracic duct
B. The thymus gland and ascending aorta
C. The heart and pericardium
D. The trachea and esophagus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The posterior mediastinum contains the descending thoracic aorta, thoracic duct, azygos vein, and sympathetic trunks. The
anterior mediastinum contains the thymus. The middle mediastinum contains the heart and pericardium. The trachea and
esophagus are in the superior mediastinum.
Q6 Question 6 of 75
A patient is scheduled for surgery on the left kidney. The surgeon explains that the incision will be
made on the patient's back, below the ribs and above the hip. Which anatomical plane will the
surgeon most likely use to describe the location of the incision?
A. The dorsal body cavity plane in the retroperitoneal space
B. The ventral body cavity plane in the peritoneal space
C. The midsagittal plane dividing the body into equal left and right halves
D. The transverse plane passing through the umbilicus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, posterior to the parietal peritoneum, within the dorsal body cavity. The
ventral body cavity contains the peritoneal organs. The midsagittal plane is a vertical plane through the midline. The transverse
plane is horizontal.
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Exam 1: NU 110 / NU110 (Latest 2026/2027)
Integrated Human Sciences | Review Questions
with Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
2026/2027. 1st one
75 100%
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
• Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology
• Chemistry, Matter, and Cellular Biology
• Tissues, Membranes, and the Integumentary System
• The Skeletal System & Bone Physiology
• The Muscular System & Muscle Physiology
COVER PAGE - 1
,SECTION 1 | Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology | Q1-Q15 | Exam 1: NU 110 / NU110 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A nursing student is examining a patient who is lying flat on their back with the face upward and
the palms facing forward. The student is asked to document the patient's position using standard
anatomical terminology. What is the correct term for this body position?
A. Anatomical position
B. Supine position
C. Prone position
D. Lateral recumbent position
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Anatomical position is the standard reference position used in anatomy where the body is erect, facing forward, with arms at
the sides and palms facing forward. Supine position means lying on the back but does not specify palm orientation. Prone
means lying face down. Lateral recumbent means lying on the side.
Q2 Question 2 of 75
A 45-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain localized to the area just below the umbilicus.
The nurse is documenting the location of the pain using the nine-region abdominal plan. Which
region should the nurse document as the site of the pain?
A. The hypogastric (pubic) region
B. The epigastric region
C. The right lumbar region
D. The left hypochondriac region
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The hypogastric (pubic) region is located directly below the umbilicus in the nine-region abdominal plan. The epigastric region
is above the umbilicus. The right lumbar region is lateral to the umbilicus on the right side. The left hypochondriac region is in
the upper left quadrant below the ribs.
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,--- Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology (continued) ---
Q3 Question 3 of 75
A medical student is dissecting a cadaver and needs to make an incision that separates the
thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Which structure forms the physical boundary between
these two major body cavities?
A. The diaphragm
B. The mediastinum
C. The peritoneum
D. The pleura
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and is the
primary muscle of respiration. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. The peritoneum lines the
abdominal cavity. The pleura lines the thoracic cavity and lungs.
Q4 Question 4 of 75
A nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a spinal cord injury. The provider asks the nurse
to assess sensation in the area of the skin that is supplied by the T10 spinal nerve. Which
dermatome should the nurse test?
A. The skin at the level of the umbilicus
B. The skin over the xiphoid process
C. The skin over the nipple line
D. The skin over the pubic symphysis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The T10 dermatome corresponds to the skin at the level of the umbilicus. The xiphoid process is innervated by T7. The nipple
line corresponds to T4. The pubic symphysis corresponds to L1. Dermatomes are essential for localizing spinal cord injuries.
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, --- Organization of the Human Body & Anatomical Terminology (continued) ---
Q5 Question 5 of 75
A radiologist is reviewing a CT scan and notes a mass located in the posterior mediastinum,
posterior to the heart and anterior to the vertebral column. Which of the following structures
would most likely be found in this location?
A. The descending thoracic aorta and thoracic duct
B. The thymus gland and ascending aorta
C. The heart and pericardium
D. The trachea and esophagus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The posterior mediastinum contains the descending thoracic aorta, thoracic duct, azygos vein, and sympathetic trunks. The
anterior mediastinum contains the thymus. The middle mediastinum contains the heart and pericardium. The trachea and
esophagus are in the superior mediastinum.
Q6 Question 6 of 75
A patient is scheduled for surgery on the left kidney. The surgeon explains that the incision will be
made on the patient's back, below the ribs and above the hip. Which anatomical plane will the
surgeon most likely use to describe the location of the incision?
A. The dorsal body cavity plane in the retroperitoneal space
B. The ventral body cavity plane in the peritoneal space
C. The midsagittal plane dividing the body into equal left and right halves
D. The transverse plane passing through the umbilicus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, posterior to the parietal peritoneum, within the dorsal body cavity. The
ventral body cavity contains the peritoneal organs. The midsagittal plane is a vertical plane through the midline. The transverse
plane is horizontal.
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