Q: Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

$$\text{BSA} = \sqrt{\frac{\text{height (cm)} \times \text{weight (kg)}}{3600}}$$

Question 1

Which of the following sequences correctly lists the levels of structural organization of the human body from simplest to most complex?

Accepted Answer

Cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organism level

Question 2

Which directional term indicates the front side of the body?

Accepted Answer

Ventral

Question 3

__________ deals with the functions and activities of body parts, while __________ deals with the structure and organization of body parts, making them complementary fields of study.

Accepted Answer

Physiology; anatomy

Question 4

In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face __________.

Accepted Answer

Forward

Question 5

Match each system with its primary function:
A. Nervous
B. Respiratory
C. Digestive
D. Circulatory

Accepted Answer

A: Coordinating body activities through signals; B: Bringing oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment; C: Breaking down food to absorb its nutrients; D: Transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body

Question 6

Which body systems play a crucial role in maintaining acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

Urinary and respiratory systems

Question 7

Which body system functions to return excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system

Question 8

Which organ system produces blood cells, protects internal organs, and stores calcium salts?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal system

Question 9

Which directional term means the same as caudal?

Accepted Answer

Inferior

Question 10

Which directional term refers to closer to the point of origin?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Question 11

Which body plane divides the body into equal right and left parts?

Accepted Answer

Midsagittal plane

Question 12

Which body plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Question 13

The regional term for the hand is known as the __________ region.

Accepted Answer

Manual

Question 14

__________ are the smallest units that can carry out the functions of life.

Accepted Answer

Cells

Question 15

Which of the following structural levels of organization is the most complex?

Accepted Answer

Organism level

Question 16

A patient is facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward. This describes the __________ position.

Accepted Answer

Anatomical

Question 17

The regional term that means sole of the foot is __________.

Accepted Answer

Plantar

Question 18

If a wound is described as being lateral to the mouth, where is it located?

Accepted Answer

To the side of the mouth

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{BSA} = \sqrt{\frac{	ext{height (cm)} 	imes 	ext{weight (kg)}}{3600}}$$

Question 20

A patient presents with swelling in the crural region. Which part of the body is affected?

Accepted Answer

Lower leg

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