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Test Bank for Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, An Interactive Journey, 4th Edition, 2019 by Colbert, All Chapters | Complete Guide 2023$19.99
,Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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,7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
is known as a(n) .
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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, 13) Vital signs include all of the following EXCEPT .
A) coloring
B) heart rate
C) respirations
D) temperature
Answer: A
14) RBC is the abbreviation for .
A) really bad cut
B) red and blue circulation
C) red blood cells
D) ruptured blood clot
Answer: C
15) The nurse found a preoperative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating
breakfast. "We have to cancel your surgery, because you're not NPO," the nurse said. What did
the patient do wrong?
A) The patient ate food.
B) The patient watched TV.
C) The patient walked barefoot.
D) The patient left the hospital bed.
Answer: A
16) A patient rang the call bell because he was in great pain. "I want my prn medication now," he
said. Which medication timing is the nurse going to follow?
A) Medications given in the morning
B) Medications given at noontime
C) Medications given in the evening
D) Medications given when needed
Answer: D
17) A lab technician finishes a test. "The CBC results are in the computer," she tells her
supervisor. What body fluid did the technician examine?
A) Saliva
B) Urine
C) Blood
D) Cerebrospinal fluid
Answer: C
18) All members of the Code Team have to take ACLS training annually. Which organs will
they practice reviving?
A) Eyes and ears
B) Heart and lungs
C) Nose and throat
D) Stomach and colon
Answer: B
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