Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test

November 9, 2010 · 12 Comments

December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Review Questions on Anatomy and Physiology.

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Anatomy and Physiology

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Question 1

The plasma membrane in the body allows some substances to pass through it while excluding others. This type of barrier is termed as:

A	Passive transport process
B	Selective permeability
C	Filtration
D	Active transport processes

Question 1 Explanation:

The plasma membrane is a selective permeable barrier. Passive transport processes substances are transported across the membrane without energy input from the cell. In active transport processes, the cell provides the metabolic energy ATP that drives the transport process. Filtration is the process by which water and solutes are forced through a membrane or capillary wall by fluid or hydrostatic pressure.

Question 2

When the body is divided into right and left parts the cut is a:

A	Frontal section
B	Sagittal section
C	Coronal section
D	Cross section

Question 2 Explanation:

a. Frontal section – divides the body into anterior and posterior parts b. Sagittal section – divides the body into right and left parts c. Coronal section – other term for frontal section d. Cross section – divides the body into superior and inferior parts

Question 3

If the located area is at pointing away from the midline of the body it is termed as:

A	Caudal
B	Distal
C	Proximal
D	Lateral

Question 3 Explanation:

a. Caudal – inferior; away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body. b. Distal - farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk c. Proximal – closer to the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. d. Lateral - pointing away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Most school age children are having cuts or wounds at the anterior knee region because of the tendency to fall during extreme activity involvement. The anterior knee region is also known as:

A	Popliteal
B	Patellar
C	Antecubital
D	Tarsal

Question 4 Explanation:

a. Popliteal – posterior knee area b. Patellar – anterior knee c. Antecubital – anterior surface of the elbow d. Tarsal – ankle region

Question 5

The genetic material , deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is contained in:

A	Nucleus
B	Nucleoli
C	Chromatin
D	Chromosome

Question 5 Explanation:

The gene-containing nucleus acts as the control center for cells. It is the specific part of the cell where the DNA is found. Nucleoli, chromatin and chromosome are all found inside the nucleus.

Question 6

To maintain homeostasis the body function interacts. The homeostatic control mechanism that responds to environmental changes is called:

A	Effector
B	Receptor
C	Control center
D	Stimuli

Question 6 Explanation:

a. Effector – produces the response b. Receptor – responds to environmental change c. Control center – assesses the changes present d. Stimuli – the change itself

Question 7

A correct anatomical position is best exemplified by which of the following?

A	Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing towards the body.
B	Standing up with palms held backward with thumbs pointing towards the body.
C	Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing away from the body.
D	Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing towards the body.

Question 7 Explanation:

A correct anatomical position is similar to a “standing at attention” but is less comfortable because the palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing away from the body.

Question 8

The fragile, transparent barrier that contains the cell contents is called:

A	Nuclear membrane
B	Cytoplasm
C	Nucleoli
D	Plasma membrane

Question 8 Explanation:

Plasma membrane (or cell membrane) contains all cell contents and separates them from the surrounding environment. a. Nuclear membrane – a double membrane barrier that binds the nucleus b. Cytoplasm – the cellular material outside the nucleus but inside the plasma membrane. c. Nucleoli – dark-staining, round bodies in the nucleus.

Question 9

The dorsal cavity of the body has two subdivisions. Select all dorsal body cavity. A. Thoracic B. Cranial C. Spinal D. Adbominopelvic

A	A and B
B	B and C
C	C and D
D	B and D

Question 9 Explanation:

Dorsal (posterior) body cavities are well protected by bones and consist of the cranial and spinal cavities. Ventral cavities are less protected and consist of thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

Question 10

Knowledge on body landmarks is essential to learn about anatomy and physiology. The posterior surface of the lower leg is known as:

A	Sural
B	Olecranal
C	Crural
D	Fibular

Question 10 Explanation:

a. Sural - the posterior surface of the lower leg b. Olecranal – posterior surface of the elbow c. Crucal – anterior leg area/region d. Fibular – lateral part of the leg

Question 11

A homogeneous mixture of two or more components is known as:

A	Solutes
B	Solvent
C	Solution
D	Interstitial fluid

Question 11 Explanation:

a. Solutes – tiny components present in small amounts. b. Solvent – the substance present in the largest amount. c. Solution - A homogeneous mixture of two or more components d. Interstitial fluid – the fluid that continuously bathes the exterior of the cells.

Question 12

While on duty, the student nurse notices that the client’s crural area has lesions and abrasions. Crural area is also known as the:

A	Posterior surface of the lower leg
B	Posterior surface of the elbow
C	Anterior leg area
D	Lateral part of the leg

Question 12 Explanation:

a. Posterior surface of the lower leg - sural b. Posterior surface of the elbow - olecranal c. Anterior leg area - crural d. Lateral part of the leg – fibular

Question 13

The knee in relation to the thigh is termed as:

A	Distal
B	Proximal
C	Ventral
D	Dorsal

Question 13 Explanation:

The knee is distal (farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk) to the thigh. Proximal means closer to the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. Ventral means anterior or toward or at the front of a body. Dorsal means posterior or toward or at the backside of the body.

Question 14

Which membrane junction is responsible for preventing the skin cells from pulling apart during a mechanical stress such as someone pulling a person’s extremity?

A	Gap junctions
B	Desosomes
C	Tight junctions
D	Microvilli

Question 14 Explanation:

a. Gap junctions – commonly seen in the heart and embryonic cells that functions mainly to allow communication. b. Desosomes – anchoring junctions that prevent the skin cells from pulling apart during a mechanical stress c. Tight junctions – impermeable junctions that bind cells together into leakproof sheets that prevent substances from passing through the extracellular space between cells. d. Microvilli – tiny fingerlike projections that increases the cell’s surface area for absorption.

Question 15

An adolescent has been participating in a competitive sport game. Accidentally, he fell off and complains of pain in his coxal area. The adolescent has pain on:

A	Posterior knee area
B	Hip area
C	Thigh area
D	Point of shoulder

Question 15 Explanation:

a. Posterior knee area – popliteal b. Hip area – coxal c. Thigh area – femoral d. Point of shoulder – acromial

Question 16

The substance present in the largest amount in a solution is which of the following?

A	Solutes
B	Solvent
C	Solution
D	Interstitial fluid

Question 16 Explanation:

Question 17

The process by which molecules are moving from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to become evenly distributed is called:

A	Filtration
B	Diffusion
C	Passive transport process
D	Active transport process

Question 17 Explanation:

Diffusion is the process by which molecules are moving from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to become evenly distributed. Filtration is the process by which water and solutes are forced through a membrane or capillary wall by fluid or hydrostatic pressure. Passive transport processes substances are transported across the membrane without energy input from the cell. In active transport processes, the cell provides the metabolic energy ATP that drives the transport process.

Question 18

To sustain life an individual must be able to function properly. Survival needs include the following apart from:

A	Atmospheric pressure
B	Oxygen
C	Gravity
D	None of these

Question 18 Explanation:

Survival needs include water, food, oxygen, appropriate temperature, atmospheric pressure. Because of the word “apart from” the correct answer is letter D. (Source: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Marieb 8th Ed. P 9)

Question 19

The cells that fight disease is known as:

A	Nerve cell
B	Epithelial cell
C	Fibroblast
D	Macrophages

Question 19 Explanation:

A phagocytic cell or macrophages are cells that crawl through tissue to reach infection sites. Epithelial cells are the ones that cover and lines body organs. Fibroblast connects body parts while nerve cells or neurons are for gathering information and controlling body function.

Question 20

A patient is complaining of pain in the region at the right side of the hypogastric region. This area of the abdomen is also known as:

A	Right Hypochondriac region
B	Right iliac region
C	Right lumbar region
D	Umbilical region

Question 20 Explanation:

Right iliac region is located at the right side of the hypogastric region. Right hypochondriac lies beside the epigastric region while the right lumbar lies beside the umbilical area.

Question 21

A clinical instructor is discussing about the body planes and sections. When a section is made along a horizontal plane the body is divided into:

A	Anterior and posterior parts
B	Right and left parts
C	Midsagittal and median section
D	Superior and inferior parts

Question 21 Explanation:

When a section is made along a horizontal plane (transverse section) the body is divided into superior and inferior parts. If a sagittal section is done (lengthwise/longitudinal plane) the body is divided into right and left parts. A frontal section is a cut made along a lengthwise plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Question 22

The cellular material outside the nucleus but is located inside the cell membrane is called:

A	Nucleoli
B	Chromatin
C	Cytoplasm
D	Plasma membrane

Question 22 Explanation:

Cytoplasm is the cellular material outside the nucleus but inside the plasma membrane. a. Nucleoli - dark-staining, round bodies in the nucleus. b. Chromatin – loose network of bumpy threads that is scattered throughout the nucleus. c. Cytoplasm d. Plasma membrane - (or cell membrane) contains all cell contents and separates them from the surrounding environment.

Question 23

The abdominal region located at the left side of the umbilical area is called:

A	Left Hypochondriac region
B	Left iliac region
C	Left lumbar region
D	Epigastric area

Question 23 Explanation:

Left lumbar lies beside the umbilical area. Left hypochondriac lies beside the epigastric region. Left iliac region is located at the left side of the hypogastric region.

Question 24

The process by which water and solutes are forced through a membrane or capillary wall by fluid or hydrostatic pressure is called:

A	Filtration
B	Diffusion
C	Passive transport process
D	Active transport process

Question 24 Explanation:

Filtration is the process by which water and solutes are forced through a membrane or capillary wall by fluid or hydrostatic pressure. Diffusion is the process by which molecules are moving from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to become evenly distributed. Passive transport processes substances are transported across the membrane without energy input from the cell. In active transport processes, the cell provides the metabolic energy ATP that drives the transport process.

Question 25

A frontal section divides the body into:

A	Anterior and posterior parts
B	Right and left parts
C	Midsagittal and median section
D	Superior and inferior parts

Question 25 Explanation:

A frontal section is a cut made along a lengthwise plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts.

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Currently a Nursing Local Board Examination Reviewer. Subjects handled are Pediatric, Obstetric and Psychiatric Nursing. Previous work experiences include: Clinical instructor/lecturer, clinical coordinator (Level II), caregiver instructor/lecturer, NC2 examination reviewer and staff/clinic nurse. Areas of specialization: Emergency room, Orthopedic Ward and Delivery Room. Also an IELTS passer.

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12 Responses to “Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test”

jocelyn manuel says:

June 5, 2012 at 9:50 pm

hindi ko matapos yung exam. bakit ganun, pag ka click ko sa list, no. 14 pa lang ako pero hindi ko na makita yung next question!!. :((

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Jblade says:

March 5, 2012 at 3:33 pm

is this test for LPN or RN?

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ana says:

March 1, 2012 at 9:24 pm

pano man makapunta sa practice test oi..pagiclick ko ang start..mglabas ang list then, return again..kalagot!

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aneew says:

September 24, 2011 at 11:03 pm

now i know my level of knowlegde.

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vangie gabino says:

June 25, 2011 at 5:36 pm

paano malaman qng tama ang mga sagot sa practice exam?

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Jeff says:

June 12, 2011 at 10:32 pm

You have completed Anatomy and Physiology.
You scored 19 out of 25.
Your performance have been rated as 'Good'

pede na khit papanu.. hehehe

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guess says:

June 6, 2011 at 3:45 pm

the answer for #3 is SOLVENT not SOLUTES

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aziz says:

February 28, 2011 at 4:16 pm

You have completed Anatomy and Physiology.

You scored 25 out of 25.

Your performance have been rated as 'Unbeatable'

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Mabes says:

February 26, 2011 at 8:52 am

22/25 =)

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lui says:

December 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm

i got 22/25 (rating: very good)

thanks for this refresher exam!

I learned something new from this (sural, crural, and fibular areas of the body)

Godspeed

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mets says:

November 21, 2010 at 11:38 am

cool!im still competent,despite of the past 6 years havent reviewed anything from ana and physio huh..nice website!

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pokou says:

November 18, 2010 at 3:52 am

got a satisfactory rate @ ana and physio,… nice one…

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