Question 1

What is the stomach's function in digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cuts,chops,and grinds food. 
B)  It pushes food through the GI tract. 
C)  It chemically breaks down food. 
D)  It stirs and churns food to break it down into small particles. 
A)  It cuts,chops,and grinds food. 
B)  It pushes food through the GI tract. 
C)  It chemically breaks down food. 
D)  It stirs and churns food to break it down into small particles.

Question 2

The opening at the end of the urethra is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Penis 
B)  Bladder 
C)  Meatus 
D)  Vagina 
A)  Penis 
B)  Bladder 
C)  Meatus 
D)  Vagina

Question 3

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged:

Accepted Answer

A)  During inspiration and expiration 
B)  During inhalation and exhalation 
C)  Between the alveoli and capillaries 
D)  At the pharynx and larynx 
A)  During inspiration and expiration 
B)  During inhalation and exhalation 
C)  Between the alveoli and capillaries 
D)  At the pharynx and larynx

Question 4

The urinary system involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterus 
B)  Gallbladder 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Ovaries 
A)  Uterus 
B)  Gallbladder 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Ovaries

Question 5

Which is a function of muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production of sweat 
B)  Maintenance of posture 
C)  Production of pigment 
D)  Regulation of body temperature 
A)  Production of sweat 
B)  Maintenance of posture 
C)  Production of pigment 
D)  Regulation of body temperature

Question 6

Which vessels return blood to the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Venules 
A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Venules

Question 7

To live and function,cells need:

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide and blood 
B)  Food,water,and oxygen 
C)  Genes and oxygen 
D)  Genes and blood 
A)  Carbon dioxide and blood 
B)  Food,water,and oxygen 
C)  Genes and oxygen 
D)  Genes and blood

Question 8

Which is a function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows bacteria and other substances to enter the body. 
B)  It allows excessive amounts of water to leave the body. 
C)  It protects organs from injury. 
D)  It stores vitamins. 
A)  It allows bacteria and other substances to enter the body. 
B)  It allows excessive amounts of water to leave the body. 
C)  It protects organs from injury. 
D)  It stores vitamins.

Question 9

A person has protection against a disease or condition.This is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An antibody 
B)  An antigen 
C)  Immunity 
D)  Hormones 
A)  An antibody 
B)  An antigen 
C)  Immunity 
D)  Hormones

Question 10

Muscles are connected to bones by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligaments 
B)  Cartilage 
C)  Tendons 
D)  Joints 
A)  Ligaments 
B)  Cartilage 
C)  Tendons 
D)  Joints

Question 11

The stomach is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper left part of the abdominal cavity 
B)  Upper right part of the abdominal cavity 
C)  Lower right part of the abdominal cavity 
D)  Lower left part of the abdominal cavity 
A)  Upper left part of the abdominal cavity 
B)  Upper right part of the abdominal cavity 
C)  Lower right part of the abdominal cavity 
D)  Lower left part of the abdominal cavity

Question 12

Bones are held together at a joint by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartilage 
B)  Tendons 
C)  Ligaments 
D)  Periosteum 
A)  Cartilage 
B)  Tendons 
C)  Ligaments 
D)  Periosteum

Question 13

The male hormone is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Vas deferens 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Vas deferens

Question 14

Which hormone regulates metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone 
A)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone

Question 15

Swallowing,coughing,and vomiting are controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla 
D)  Cerebral cortex 
A)  Midbrain 
B)  Pons 
C)  Medulla 
D)  Cerebral cortex

Question 16

Urine is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ureters 
B)  Bladder 
C)  Penis 
D)  Urethra 
A)  Ureters 
B)  Bladder 
C)  Penis 
D)  Urethra

Question 17

The musculo-skeletal system does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides the framework for the body 
B)  Stores water within the body 
C)  Protects the body from fluid loss 
D)  Helps regulate body temperature 
A)  Provides the framework for the body 
B)  Stores water within the body 
C)  Protects the body from fluid loss 
D)  Helps regulate body temperature

Question 18

Which fluid carries sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine 
B)  Menstrual flow 
C)  Semen 
D)  Chyme 
A)  Urine 
B)  Menstrual flow 
C)  Semen 
D)  Chyme

Question 19

After water is absorbed from chyme,the remaining semi-solid material is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chyme 
B)  Feces 
C)  Mucus 
D)  A bowel movement 
A)  Chyme 
B)  Feces 
C)  Mucus 
D)  A bowel movement

Question 20

During the reproductive years,a female sex cell is released:

Accepted Answer

A)  During intercourse 
B)  Monthly 
C)  Weekly 
D)  Daily 
A)  During intercourse 
B)  Monthly 
C)  Weekly 
D)  Daily

Exam 10: Body Structure and Function

What is the stomach's function in digestion?

The opening at the end of the urethra is the:

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged:

The urinary system involves which of the following?

Which is a function of muscles?

Which vessels return blood to the heart?

To live and function,cells need:

Which is a function of the skin?

A person has protection against a disease or condition.This is:

Muscles are connected to bones by:

The stomach is located in the:

Bones are held together at a joint by:

The male hormone is:

Which hormone regulates metabolism?

Swallowing,coughing,and vomiting are controlled by the:

Urine is stored in the:

The musculo-skeletal system does which of the following?

Which fluid carries sperm?

After water is absorbed from chyme,the remaining semi-solid material is called:

During the reproductive years,a female sex cell is released:

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Delegation

Ethics and Laws

Student and Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Fall Prevention

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Moving the Person

Safely Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Urinary Catheters

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Admission, Transfers, and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing,Speech,and Vision Problems

Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Babies

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

Getting a Job

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