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What the HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology section tests

Anatomy & Physiology asks how the body is organised: directional terms, the levels from cell to tissue to organ to system, and the major organ systems with their main functions. A systems-level map — what each system does and how the pieces fit together — is usually more useful here than memorising isolated facts.

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1. A nurse describes a wound on the patient's forearm as being located proximal to the wrist. Which statement best explains this term?

Answer: B. Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment to the trunk, so a site proximal to the wrist lies closer to the elbow.

2. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?

Answer: D. The left ventricle has the thickest wall and ejects oxygen-rich blood through the aorta to the body.

Free Anatomy & Physiology practice questions

1. A nurse describes a wound on the patient's forearm as being located proximal to the wrist. Which statement best explains this term?

A. The wound is closer to the fingertips than the wristB. The wound is closer to the elbow than the wristC. The wound is on the back surface of the forearmD. The wound is on the side of the forearm away from the midline
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Answer: B. Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment to the trunk, so a site proximal to the wrist lies closer to the elbow.

2. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?

A. Right atriumB. Right ventricleC. Left atriumD. Left ventricle
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Answer: D. The left ventricle has the thickest wall and ejects oxygen-rich blood through the aorta to the body.

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What does the HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology section cover?

Anatomy & Physiology asks how the body is organised: directional terms, the levels from cell to tissue to organ to system, and the major organ systems with their main functions. A systems-level map — what each system does and how the pieces fit together — is usually more useful here than memorising isolated facts.