STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE BODY
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY A.
THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Levels of Organization
Question Stem
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient with
anemia, which notes a decreased number of erythrocytes.
Considering the structural hierarchy of the body, the nursing
student correctly identifies that an erythrocyte belongs to
which level of organization?
Options
A) Organ level
B) Tissue level
C) Cellular level
D) Chemical level
Correct Answer
C) Cellular level
,Rationales
• Correct: An erythrocyte, or red blood cell, is a specialized
cell. It is the smallest living unit of organization and is
therefore at the cellular level.
• Incorrect A: The organ level consists of two or more
different tissues working together for a specific function
(e.g., the heart).
• Incorrect B: The tissue level consists of groups of similar
cells working together (e.g., blood is a connective tissue,
but a single erythrocyte is a cell, not the tissue itself).
• Incorrect D: The chemical level includes atoms and
molecules, which are non-living building blocks (e.g., the
hemoglobin protein inside the erythrocyte).
Teaching Point
A cell is the smallest living unit; erythrocytes are a prime
example of a specialized cell.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Position
Question Stem
A nursing student is preparing to describe the location of a
,patient's wound on the anterior thigh. To ensure clear
communication with the healthcare team, the student must use
terminology based on which fundamental reference point?
Options
A) The patient's current lying position in the bed
B) The standard anatomical position
C) The location of the nurse relative to the patient
D) The physician's preference for documentation
Correct Answer
B) The standard anatomical position
Rationales
• Correct: The anatomical position (body erect, palms
forward) is the universal standard for describing body
structures and their relationships, preventing
miscommunication.
• Incorrect A: A patient's position can change, leading to
ambiguous descriptions (e.g., "upper" leg could change
meaning).
• Incorrect C: This is subjective and not a standardized
reference.
• Incorrect D: While documentation protocols exist, the
underlying anatomical terminology is standardized
globally, not by individual preference.
, Teaching Point
Anatomical position is the constant reference for all directional
terms, ensuring precise communication.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 3
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Directions
Question Stem
A patient has a superficial laceration on the antecubital region.
The nurse documents that the wound is located on the anterior
surface, distal to the shoulder and proximal to the wrist. Which
anatomical landmark is the primary reference for the terms
"proximal" and "distal" in this description?
Options
A) The trunk of the body
B) The elbow joint itself
C) The shoulder joint
D) The wrist joint
Correct Answer
C) The shoulder joint
Rationales
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)KEVIN T. PATTON; GARY A.
THIBODEAU
TEST BANK
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Levels of Organization
Question Stem
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient with
anemia, which notes a decreased number of erythrocytes.
Considering the structural hierarchy of the body, the nursing
student correctly identifies that an erythrocyte belongs to
which level of organization?
Options
A) Organ level
B) Tissue level
C) Cellular level
D) Chemical level
Correct Answer
C) Cellular level
,Rationales
• Correct: An erythrocyte, or red blood cell, is a specialized
cell. It is the smallest living unit of organization and is
therefore at the cellular level.
• Incorrect A: The organ level consists of two or more
different tissues working together for a specific function
(e.g., the heart).
• Incorrect B: The tissue level consists of groups of similar
cells working together (e.g., blood is a connective tissue,
but a single erythrocyte is a cell, not the tissue itself).
• Incorrect D: The chemical level includes atoms and
molecules, which are non-living building blocks (e.g., the
hemoglobin protein inside the erythrocyte).
Teaching Point
A cell is the smallest living unit; erythrocytes are a prime
example of a specialized cell.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Position
Question Stem
A nursing student is preparing to describe the location of a
,patient's wound on the anterior thigh. To ensure clear
communication with the healthcare team, the student must use
terminology based on which fundamental reference point?
Options
A) The patient's current lying position in the bed
B) The standard anatomical position
C) The location of the nurse relative to the patient
D) The physician's preference for documentation
Correct Answer
B) The standard anatomical position
Rationales
• Correct: The anatomical position (body erect, palms
forward) is the universal standard for describing body
structures and their relationships, preventing
miscommunication.
• Incorrect A: A patient's position can change, leading to
ambiguous descriptions (e.g., "upper" leg could change
meaning).
• Incorrect C: This is subjective and not a standardized
reference.
• Incorrect D: While documentation protocols exist, the
underlying anatomical terminology is standardized
globally, not by individual preference.
, Teaching Point
Anatomical position is the constant reference for all directional
terms, ensuring precise communication.
Citation
Patton & Thibodeau, 2024, Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body
Question 3
Reference
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Body – Anatomical Directions
Question Stem
A patient has a superficial laceration on the antecubital region.
The nurse documents that the wound is located on the anterior
surface, distal to the shoulder and proximal to the wrist. Which
anatomical landmark is the primary reference for the terms
"proximal" and "distal" in this description?
Options
A) The trunk of the body
B) The elbow joint itself
C) The shoulder joint
D) The wrist joint
Correct Answer
C) The shoulder joint
Rationales
