HESI A2 (Anatomy & Physiology) V1/V2
1. What is a characteristic of viral herpes<correct answers>Skin Eruption
2. When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum?<correct answers>Vomer
(in nose)
3. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory?
<correct answers>Pharynx
4. A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased
sensation in?<correct answers>Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
5. Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?<correct
answers>Hyoid Bone
6. Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands?
<correct answers>They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth,
metabolism, sexual development and function
7. Diet is important because bone are storage places for?<correct
answers>Calcium & Phosphorus
8. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary
system?<correct answers>Urethra
9. Ligaments provide which connection?<correct answers>Bone to bone
10.Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
<correct answers>Ureter
11.Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which
molecule?<correct answers>Lactic Acid
12.As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated
to re-absorb bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood?
, <correct answers>Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into
interstitial fluid)
13.Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process?<correct
answers>Evaporation
14.When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and
the nurse notes that she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the
client if she has eaten a large amount of?<correct answers>Carrot and
squash
15.Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is
standing erect with feet forward?<correct answers>Palms facing anterior
16.Which structure is a ball & socket joint?<correct answers>Shoulder
17.Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes?<correct
answers>Skull & Ear
18.What are like cells grouped together called?<correct answers>Tissue
19.The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery?
<correct answers>Popliteal
20.Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete?<correct answers>Earwax
21.What type of synovial joint is the elbow?<correct answers>Hinge
22.What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated /
increased?<correct answers>Cardiac output
23.Where does digestion begin in the digestive system<correct answers>Oral
cavity
24.Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a
cell?<correct answers>Plasma Membrane
1. What is a characteristic of viral herpes<correct answers>Skin Eruption
2. When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum?<correct answers>Vomer
(in nose)
3. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory?
<correct answers>Pharynx
4. A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased
sensation in?<correct answers>Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
5. Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?<correct
answers>Hyoid Bone
6. Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands?
<correct answers>They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth,
metabolism, sexual development and function
7. Diet is important because bone are storage places for?<correct
answers>Calcium & Phosphorus
8. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary
system?<correct answers>Urethra
9. Ligaments provide which connection?<correct answers>Bone to bone
10.Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
<correct answers>Ureter
11.Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which
molecule?<correct answers>Lactic Acid
12.As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated
to re-absorb bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood?
, <correct answers>Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into
interstitial fluid)
13.Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process?<correct
answers>Evaporation
14.When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and
the nurse notes that she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the
client if she has eaten a large amount of?<correct answers>Carrot and
squash
15.Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is
standing erect with feet forward?<correct answers>Palms facing anterior
16.Which structure is a ball & socket joint?<correct answers>Shoulder
17.Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes?<correct
answers>Skull & Ear
18.What are like cells grouped together called?<correct answers>Tissue
19.The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery?
<correct answers>Popliteal
20.Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete?<correct answers>Earwax
21.What type of synovial joint is the elbow?<correct answers>Hinge
22.What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated /
increased?<correct answers>Cardiac output
23.Where does digestion begin in the digestive system<correct answers>Oral
cavity
24.Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a
cell?<correct answers>Plasma Membrane
