Which is a group of several different kinds of tissues arranged so that together they can perform a more complex function than any tissue alone?
- A. Organ
- B. System
- C. Cell
- D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When several kinds of tissues are united to perform a more complex function than any tissue alone, they are called organs.
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When several organs and parts are grouped together for certain functions, which is formed?
- A. tissues.
- B. systems.
- C. cells.
- D. membranes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A system is an organization of varying numbers and kinds of organs arranged so that together they can perform complex functions for the body.
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.
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 are characteristics of visceral muscles?
- A. Involuntary
- B. Smooth
- C. Striated
- D. Independent from the spinal cord
- E. Voluntary
- F. Present in the blood vessels
Correct Answer: A,B,F
Rationale: Smooth muscles are smooth, involuntary,and respond to messages from the spinal cord."
In anatomic terminology, posterior means toward which body part?
- A. tail.
- B. head.
- C. back.
- D. trunk.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The posterior is toward the back.
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