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The nurse is aware that when a patient complains of pain in the epigastric region, the source of the pain is most likely to be a disorder involving which organ?
- A. gallbladder.
- B. transverse colon.
- C. stomach.
- D. appendix.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The epigastric region of the abdomen is comprised of parts of the right and left lobes of the liver and a large portion of the stomach.
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When the nurse assesses an arm in proximal to distal order, the assessment is performed in which manner?
- A. From the shoulder to the fingers.
- B. From the front to the back.
- C. From the fingers to the center of the body.
- D. From the center of the body to the fingers.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proximal is nearest the origin of the structure. Distal is farthest from the origin of the structure.
Which structure forms the outer boundary of the cell?
- A. The nucleus
- B. The cytoplasm
- C. The plasma membrane
- D. The endoplasmic reticulum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The plasma membrane encloses the cytoplasm and forms the outer boundary of the cell. The nucleus, cytoplasm and endoplasmic reticulum are internal structures in the cell.
Which are tissues that cover the outside of the body and some internal structures?
- A. Connective
- B. Epithelial
- C. Nerve
- D. Muscle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epithelial tissue covers the outside of the body and some of the internal structures.
Caudal is defined as toward which direction?
- A. head
- B. feet
- C. tail
- D. chest
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Caudal is a directional word that indicates toward the 'tail,' the distal portion of the spine.
Which is the term for the passage of water containing dissolved materials through a membrane as the result of a greater mechanical force on one side?
- A. Metabolism
- B. Mitosis
- C. Filtration
- D. Osmosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filtration is the movement of water and particles through a membrane by a force from either pressure or gravity.