HESI ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE

HESI ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1.      The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? Popliteal

2.      Part of the body Facing forward- Anterior

3.      ……ABCD of cancer? Melanoma {The most dangerous form of skin cancer}

4.      Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? They secrete chemicals into the blood

5.      Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system & the urinary system? Urethra

6.      Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by which molecule? Lactic acid

7.      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: carrot and squash

8.      Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward? Palms of the hand facing anteriorly

9.      What are like cells grouped together called? A tissue

10.  What type of synovial joint is the elbow? Hinge

11.  Which structure is a ball and socket joint? Shoulder

12.  What are fingerprints made of? Friction Ridges

13.  What are like cells grouped together called? Tissue

14.  Which is the largest chamber of the heart? Left Ventricle

15.  Membrane that lines body cavities that open the exterior of the body is mucous membrane (inside of the body cavity- serous membrane)

16.  Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower extremity? Vastus lateralis

17.  Which structure is located on the sternum? Xiphoid process

18.  What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?

Increased Cardiac output

19.  Where does digestion begin in the digestive system? Oral cavity/Mouth

20.  Which cell structure regulates the transportation of substances in and out the cell?  Cell membrane

21.  The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes are located in which part of the body? Ear

22.  What is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)? Play role in blood clotting

23. What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted? Water is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate

24.  What is the function of Golgi body/apparatus in the human cell? Process protein secretion. synthesize carbs and glycoproteins

25. 4 steps in Bone formation: Hematoma (inflammation)-callus formation-ossification- remodeling.

26.  Which lobe of the brain is responsible for auditory functioning? Temporal lobe

27. When water molecules move across cell membrane from high to low concentration this process is called? Osmosis