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WorksheetsHSI Unit A2 Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
The lower chambers of the heart are the:
atria
endocardium
cardioseptum
ventricles
Which heart structure is located between the right upper and lower chambers?
bicuspid valve
left atrium and right atrium
left ventricle and right ventricle
tricuspid valve
Which vessel is strong and elastic in order to undergo increased pressure as blood travels to the lungs?
capillary bed
pulmonary vein
portal vein
pulmonary artery
Which blood type has Type A antibodies?
Type O
Type AB
Type B
Type B and Type O
What are the upper chambers of the heart?
Bicuspid and Tricuspid
Left atrium and right atrium
Left ventricle and right ventricle
Bicuspid and Mitral
The liquid portion of blood that comprises 55% of the blood's volume is called:
erythrocyte
leukocyte
plasma
thrombocyte
Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting what component within the blood?
oxygen
platelets
glucose
carbon dioxide
An untreated Rh negative mother is an Rh positive baby. Which condition might be suspected in the baby?
erythroblastosis fetalis
multiple myeloma
polycythemia
sickle cell anemia
A child was admited to the ED with a nosebleed. He was treated by injecting the clotting factor. What was the child's diagnosis?
anemia
hemophilia
leukemia
septicemia
Abby went to the ER with complaints of chest pain. The diagnostic tests revealed that she had no heart damage. Abby understands that she will be treated for:
angina pectoris
arrhythmias
coronary artery disease
heart failure
If your blood type is AB+, you can donate blood to a person that has blood type:
AB+
AB-
O-
O+
Long periods of standing and pregnancy are factors that contribute to which vascular disorder that is often seen in the lower leg?
aneurysm
coronary artery disease
peripheral vascular disease
varicose veins
Which blood clotting disorder will present a threat of death to the patient as it travels through a blood vessel?
contusion
embolism
hematoma
thrombus
The patient was admitted to the hospital with ineffective heart function. Which condition may result if the ventricles do NOT function properly causing blood to collect in the heart?
angina pectoris
heart failure
myocardial infarction
pulmonary edema
A nursing student observes as the mentor assesses a patient with impaired circulation. To determine if the blood flow to the feet is adequate, the mentor assesses the:
apical pulse
brachial pulse
popliteal pulse
radial pulse
Joe is a high school student. He went to the doctor complaining of fatigue. The physician determined that Joe had enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and increased leukocytes. The physician diagnosed Joe with a viral condition called:
HIV/AIDS
lupus erythematosus
mononucleosis
scleroderma
A lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen is called the:
lymph
lymph fluid
spleen
thymus gland
The lymphatic structures that closely parallel veins are called:
capillaries
lymph
lymph nodes
lymph vessels
As Joe entered college, he developed enlarged lymph nodes that we not painful. He was shocked that he was diagnosed with a cancer called:
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lupus Erythematosus
Mononucleosis
Scleroderma
After she had fallen to the floor with breathing problems and severe facial swelling, the emergency medical team treated Lisa with:
antibiotics
chemotherapy
an EpiPen
over-the-counter medication
North Carolina has a strict immunization requirement for students to attend public schools. What benefits do vaccinations provide?
Artificial Active Immunity
Natural Immunity
Lymphocyte Production
Sterilization
The lungs are located in which body cavity?
Abdominal
Dorsal
Pelvic
Thoracic
Which respiratory structure serves as a common passage way for air and food?
epiglottis
larynx
pharynx
trachea
The patient complains of night sweats, fever, weight loss and blood tinged sputum. Which respiratory disorder is the patient experiencing?
acute bronchitis
common cold
emphysema
tuberculosis
Maggie was recently diagnosed wit asthma. Today, Maggie is outside playing and begins to cough and appear anxious. What type of treatment would be recommended?
antibiotics
nothing
rescue inhaler
vaccine
Janie was diagnosed with influenza. In addition to respiratory symptoms, Janie may have:
blood tinged sputum
joint pain
night sweats
weight loss
The nurse enters the hospital room and finds the patient is not breathing. The patient has:
apnea
dyspnea
eupnea
orthopnea
he respiratory center located in the medulla oblongata will trigger respiration in response to a/an:
increase in CO2 and increase in O2 in the blood
increase in CO2 and decrease in O2 in the blood
increase in O2 and decrease in CO2 in the blood
decrease in CO2 and decrease in O2 in the blood
The patient's chest x-ray revealed fluid in the lungs. The patient was diagnosed with:
influenza
pneumonia
pneumothorax
tuberculosis
James in in the post anesthesia care unit and has a respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute. What type of breathing is observed?
apnea
dyspnea
eupnea
tachypnea
After a stabbing injury to the right chest, a health care provider observes John's chest is only rising on the left side. John is experiencing what condition?
influenza
pneumonia
pneumothorax
tuberculosis
Primary structures of the digestive system include the:
Esophagus
Tongue
Salivary Gland
Gall Bladder
Which organ is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Esophagus
Gallbladder
Mouth
Rectum
The digestive organ responsible for absorption of nutrients is the:
Large Intestine
Pancreas
Small Intestine
Stomach
The digestive disorder that could occur if a person abuses alcohol or Tylenol is:
cirrhosis
constipation
diarrhea
ulcers
Ashley experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region where she lays flat in bed. This condition improves when she raises the head or her bed. She has:
Cholelithiasis
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Hepatitis B
The substance that is produced by the liver and aids in digestion of fat is:
bile
bolus
glycogen
ptyalin
Digestion of carbs, fats, and proteins is completed and absorption of nutrients occurs in the:
Large Intestine
Liver
Small Intestine
Stomach
Saliva and Digestive Enzymes play this role in breaking down food?
Absorption of Nutrients
Chemical Digestion
Elimination of Waste Products
Physical Digestion
Weston presented in the ED with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:
cholelithiasis
gastroenteritis
gastroesophageal reflux
hepatitis C
Joe overeats and does not exercise. His BMI is 31. Which digestive condition is Joe experiencing?
Anorexia
Bulimia
Gastroenteritis
Obesity
Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because these foods provide extra:
energy from carbs
folic acid
iron
protein
