NHA PCT Exam | Patient Care
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,Anatomy The study of body structure
Physiology The study of body function
serous drainage - clear, watery plasma
(straw-colored; clear, watery plasma)
Body Systems Groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
sanguineous drainage mixture of serum and red blood cells, bright red and indicates active bleeding
serosanguineous drainage mixture of serum and red blood cells. light pink to blood tinged thing, watery and
reddish
purulent drainage thick green, yellow, or brown drainage
Homeostasis relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms
maintain
A pct is caring for a postpartum pt, what symptoms should headache with visual disturbances
be notified immedieatly to a nurse?
integumentary system Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
primary function of the integumentary system protection of underlying structures in the human body
,functions of integumentary system 1. Protection (primary)
2. Body Temperature Regulation
3. Prevention of water loss and excessive absorption of water
skeletal system Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to
support movement. Made up of bones and joints
primary function of skeletal system to support (with the help of muscles, movement)
Fucntions of the skeletal system 1. Support (primary)
2. Store minerals and fat
3. Produce blood cells
Muscular System Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression.
Maintains posture, and produces heat.
Functions of the muscular system Movement of the body (primary)
Maintenance of posture
Respiration
Production of body heat
Communication
Constriction of organs and vessels
Contraction of the heart
primary function of the muscular system provide movement
What two type of muscles do the muscular system consist voluntary (striated) and involuntary (smooth) muscles
of?
nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors that allow us to see,
hear, smell and taste.
Functions of the nervous system allows us to communicate, think and coordinate body movements by producing
nerve impulses
primary function of the nervous system regulate the body's control system to maintain homeostasis
endocrine system the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete
hormones into the bloodstream
primary function of the endocrine system regulation of physiologic function and systems of the body
functions of the endocrine system 1. Regulate metabolism
2. Maintain growth
3. Regulate sleep cycles
4. Regulate stress hormones
5. Maintain proper blood glucose levels
6. Regulate hormone used for reproduction
, cardiovascular system The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to
the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the
heart, blood vessels, and blood.
primary function of the cardiovascular system Transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, water and waste products throughout the
body
Functions of the cardiovascular system 1. Transport (primary)
2. Body temp regulation
3. Immune system response time
lymphatic system Consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus.
The primary function of the lymphatic system is filterning the blood and lymph, and removing toxin tht can cause infection and
disease
Functions of the lymphatic system 1. Protection (primary)
2. Transport for wbc and interstitial fluid
intersitial fluid extracellular fluid in the spaces between cells
lymph nodes small oval clumps of lymphatic tissue located at grouped intervals along lymphatic
vessels
lymphatic vessels large vessels with valves, which collect and carry lymph to lymph nodes
Spleen Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
Thymus Gland in the thoracic cavity above the heart where T lymphocytes mature.
serves as the body's defense mechanism providing surveillance and
protection against diverse pathogens, tumors, antigens and mediators of tissue
damage.
respirtory system the system of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide between an organism and the environment
Primary function of the respiratory system provide the body a way to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
what does the respiratory system consists of nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
Technician | Comprehensive
Exam Prep | Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales
2026-2027
,Anatomy The study of body structure
Physiology The study of body function
serous drainage - clear, watery plasma
(straw-colored; clear, watery plasma)
Body Systems Groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
sanguineous drainage mixture of serum and red blood cells, bright red and indicates active bleeding
serosanguineous drainage mixture of serum and red blood cells. light pink to blood tinged thing, watery and
reddish
purulent drainage thick green, yellow, or brown drainage
Homeostasis relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms
maintain
A pct is caring for a postpartum pt, what symptoms should headache with visual disturbances
be notified immedieatly to a nurse?
integumentary system Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
primary function of the integumentary system protection of underlying structures in the human body
,functions of integumentary system 1. Protection (primary)
2. Body Temperature Regulation
3. Prevention of water loss and excessive absorption of water
skeletal system Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to
support movement. Made up of bones and joints
primary function of skeletal system to support (with the help of muscles, movement)
Fucntions of the skeletal system 1. Support (primary)
2. Store minerals and fat
3. Produce blood cells
Muscular System Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression.
Maintains posture, and produces heat.
Functions of the muscular system Movement of the body (primary)
Maintenance of posture
Respiration
Production of body heat
Communication
Constriction of organs and vessels
Contraction of the heart
primary function of the muscular system provide movement
What two type of muscles do the muscular system consist voluntary (striated) and involuntary (smooth) muscles
of?
nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors that allow us to see,
hear, smell and taste.
Functions of the nervous system allows us to communicate, think and coordinate body movements by producing
nerve impulses
primary function of the nervous system regulate the body's control system to maintain homeostasis
endocrine system the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete
hormones into the bloodstream
primary function of the endocrine system regulation of physiologic function and systems of the body
functions of the endocrine system 1. Regulate metabolism
2. Maintain growth
3. Regulate sleep cycles
4. Regulate stress hormones
5. Maintain proper blood glucose levels
6. Regulate hormone used for reproduction
, cardiovascular system The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to
the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the
heart, blood vessels, and blood.
primary function of the cardiovascular system Transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, water and waste products throughout the
body
Functions of the cardiovascular system 1. Transport (primary)
2. Body temp regulation
3. Immune system response time
lymphatic system Consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus.
The primary function of the lymphatic system is filterning the blood and lymph, and removing toxin tht can cause infection and
disease
Functions of the lymphatic system 1. Protection (primary)
2. Transport for wbc and interstitial fluid
intersitial fluid extracellular fluid in the spaces between cells
lymph nodes small oval clumps of lymphatic tissue located at grouped intervals along lymphatic
vessels
lymphatic vessels large vessels with valves, which collect and carry lymph to lymph nodes
Spleen Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
Thymus Gland in the thoracic cavity above the heart where T lymphocytes mature.
serves as the body's defense mechanism providing surveillance and
protection against diverse pathogens, tumors, antigens and mediators of tissue
damage.
respirtory system the system of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide between an organism and the environment
Primary function of the respiratory system provide the body a way to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
what does the respiratory system consists of nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
