1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Which statement by the new nurse indicates an understanding of the nurse's role in pain management within the context of the organ systems?

Which of the following statements about the human circulatory system is true?

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions except:

Which statement accurately describes the function of the medulla oblongata in the central nervous system?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?

Which body structure encounters both inhaled air and ingested food and drink?

Which three organ systems work together to move and control body parts in humans?

The urinary system does all of the following except:

In the context of preparing for surgery, which of the following actions is the nurse most likely to instruct the client to perform?

Which structure is correctly paired with its function?

Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical regions of the thorax and abdomen?

What is the nurse's priority action in caring for a client who has just had a liver biopsy?

Which of the following statements is consistent with the concept of homeostasis in the human body?

Which statement about exercise and its effect on homeostasis is true?

Which organ system is primarily responsible for the distribution of medications throughout the body?