2021 version 1&2 HESI A2 Exam
Questions & Answers
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANSWERSPharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in - ANSWERS. Arm
Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - ANSWERSHyoid
. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - ANSWERSThey secrete chemicals
into the blood
Diet is important because bone are storage places for - ANSWERSCalcium and phosphorous
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? - ANSWERS. Urethra
Ligaments provides with connection? - ANSWERSBone to bone
What structure conduct urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANSWERSUreter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by with molecule? - ANSWERSLactic 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? - ANSWERSOsteoclasts
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANSWERSEvaporation
,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: - ANSWERScarrot
and squash.
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet
forward? - ANSWERSPalms of the hand facing anterior
Which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWERSShoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? - ANSWERSSkull ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWERSA tissue
. The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? - ANSWERSPopliteal
Ceruminous glands secrete - ANSWERSEar wax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWERSHinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased - ANSWERSCardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWERSOral cavity
Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? - ANSWERSThe cell
membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? - ANSWERSThoracic
. What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter? - ANSWERSInvolved with mood, anxiety and sleep
, What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone AHD is
secreted? - ANSWERS. Water is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate
. What is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)? - ANSWERS. Play role in blood clotting
Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower extremity? -
ANSWERSVastus lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum - ANSWERSXiphoid process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSHead
Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? - ANSWERSHemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland"? - ANSWERSPituitary Gland
Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structures? - ANSWERSLigament
What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature homeostasis? - ANSWERSEccrine gland
Which statement are true about bone? - ANSWERSOsteoblast,epiphyseal, diaphysis
Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? - ANSWERSEye
The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes are located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSEar
Dorsiflexion plantar flexion are types of joint movement that are associated with which part of the body?
- ANSWERSFoot
Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs? - ANSWERSPulmonary vein
Questions & Answers
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - ANSWERSPharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in - ANSWERS. Arm
Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - ANSWERSHyoid
. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - ANSWERSThey secrete chemicals
into the blood
Diet is important because bone are storage places for - ANSWERSCalcium and phosphorous
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? - ANSWERS. Urethra
Ligaments provides with connection? - ANSWERSBone to bone
What structure conduct urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - ANSWERSUreter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by with molecule? - ANSWERSLactic 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? - ANSWERSOsteoclasts
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? - ANSWERSEvaporation
,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: - ANSWERScarrot
and squash.
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet
forward? - ANSWERSPalms of the hand facing anterior
Which structure is a ball and socket joint? - ANSWERSShoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? - ANSWERSSkull ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - ANSWERSA tissue
. The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? - ANSWERSPopliteal
Ceruminous glands secrete - ANSWERSEar wax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - ANSWERSHinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased - ANSWERSCardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system? - ANSWERSOral cavity
Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell? - ANSWERSThe cell
membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? - ANSWERSThoracic
. What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter? - ANSWERSInvolved with mood, anxiety and sleep
, What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone AHD is
secreted? - ANSWERS. Water is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate
. What is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)? - ANSWERS. Play role in blood clotting
Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower extremity? -
ANSWERSVastus lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum - ANSWERSXiphoid process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSHead
Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? - ANSWERSHemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland"? - ANSWERSPituitary Gland
Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structures? - ANSWERSLigament
What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature homeostasis? - ANSWERSEccrine gland
Which statement are true about bone? - ANSWERSOsteoblast,epiphyseal, diaphysis
Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? - ANSWERSEye
The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes are located in which part of the body? - ANSWERSEar
Dorsiflexion plantar flexion are types of joint movement that are associated with which part of the body?
- ANSWERSFoot
Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs? - ANSWERSPulmonary vein
