Nursing Elites

1. What is the term for the chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons?

• A. Reduction
• B. Oxidation
• C. Neutralization
• D. Precipitation

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Oxidation is the chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons. The other choices describe different types of reactions.

2. Which kingdom primarily consists of multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose?

• A. Animalia
• B. Fungi
• C. Plantae
• D. Protista

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: A) Animalia consists of multicellular organisms that lack cell walls and are heterotrophic. B) Fungi are multicellular organisms with cell walls made of chitin and are heterotrophic. C) Plantae primarily consists of multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose. This description fits plants. D) Protista is a diverse kingdom that includes unicellular and multicellular organisms with varying characteristics, but it does not primarily consist of multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose.

3. A solution is formed when:

• A. One substance dissolves in another
• B. Two or more substances react chemically
• C. A solid changes to a liquid
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: One substance dissolves in another. A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent).

4. Half-life refers to the characteristic time it takes for:

• A. Radioactive intensity to completely disappear
• B. The number of neutrons in a nucleus to double
• C. The number of protons in a nucleus to change
• D. An isotope to decay by half of its initial quantity

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: An isotope to decay by half of its initial quantity. The half-life of a substance is the time it takes for half of the initial quantity of radioactive atoms to decay. This is a characteristic property of each radioactive isotope and is used to determine the rate of decay of a substance. Option A is incorrect because radioactive intensity does not completely disappear in half-life, it only decreases by half. Options B and C are unrelated to the concept of half-life and do not accurately describe its definition.

5. She conducts a 6-month performance review session with a staff member. Which of the

• A. She asks another nurse to attest the session as a witness.
• B. She informs the staff that she may ask another nurse to read the appraisal before the session is
• C. She tells the staff that the session is manager-centered.
• D. The session is private between the two members.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the correct answer because telling the staff that the session is manager-centered indicates that the focus will be on the manager's evaluation and feedback rather than promoting a collaborative and transparent review process. This approach can lead to a one-sided assessment and may not foster open communication or growth opportunities for the staff member. Options A and B involve bringing in another nurse, which could potentially compromise the privacy and effectiveness of the performance review. Option D, stating that the session is private between the two members, does not address the issue of the session being manager-centered. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice to highlight the importance of a balanced and inclusive performance review process.

6. Which sentence uses the phrase "by the way" correctly?

• A. By the way, I forgot to tell you I won the lottery!
• B. He finished his report, by the way, it was very well-written.
• C. I have some news for you, by the way.
• D. By the way, the movie starts at 8 pm.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C introduces additional information that is not directly related to the previous sentence, making it a natural use of "by the way."

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