ATI RN
An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which structure connects the kidneys to the bladder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ureter channels urine from kidneys to bladder, a urinary conduit. Unlike the urethra's exit role, it's transport-focused. Nurses monitor it like in infections ensuring waste flows smoothly for excretion.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the directional term that refers to a structure that is located above another structure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Superior means above (e.g., head superior to chest), unlike inferior (B, below), anterior (C, front), or central (D, middle). In anatomy, this term standardizes spatial relationships in anatomical position, critical for describing locations like the brain superior to the spinal cord making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
The knee is ___ to the thigh.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee is distal (farther from trunk) to the thigh, which is proximal (closer). It's not anterior (A, front), lateral (C, side), or proximal. Distal reflects anatomy's limb gradient, positioning the knee below the thigh in standard terms.
Question 4 of 5
The region of the body that includes the head, neck, spinal column and ribs is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The axial portion includes head, neck, spine, and ribs, forming the body's core, unlike appendicular (A, limbs), pelvis (C, lower), or trunk (D, torso only). In anatomy, axial structures support central stability, distinguishing them from limb regions.
Question 5 of 5
The term occipital refers to the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Occipital refers to the back of the head (e.g., occipital bone), not eyes, cheek, or elbow. Anatomical regional terms like this clarify skull structure, essential for neurology or trauma assessment.