Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

• A. Synthesis of lipids (fats)
• B. Transport of materials within the cell
• C. Detoxification of harmful substances
• D. Breakdown of cellular waste products

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Detoxification of harmful substances.' The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for synthesizing lipids (fats), transporting materials within the cell, and breaking down cellular waste products. However, detoxification of harmful substances is primarily carried out by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) where enzymes detoxify drugs and other harmful compounds. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it is not a primary function of the ER.

2. Positive integers are greater than zero. Which of the following expressions results in the largest positive number?

• A. (2 + 3)^2
• B. 5 x 7 + 2
• C. 10^2 - 4^2
• D. (8 - 1) x 3

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 10^2 - 4^2 = 100 - 16 = 84

3. What happens to the momentum of an object when there is no external force acting upon it?

• A. Momentum increases
• B. Momentum decreases
• C. Momentum remains constant
• D. Momentum becomes zero

Correct answer: c

Rationale: In the absence of external forces, momentum remains constant due to the conservation of momentum.

4. How many moles of oxygen are required to completely react with 5 moles of propane (C3H8) in the combustion reaction?

• A. 5 moles
• B. 10 moles
• C. 15 moles
• D. 20 moles

Correct answer: b

Rationale: The balanced equation is C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O, indicating a 5:10 ratio between moles of oxygen and moles of propane.

5. The number of protons in an atom determines its:

• A. Mass number
• B. Atomic number
• C. Atomic number
• D. Valence electron count

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The atomic number (Z) equals the number of protons and defines an element's core identity.

6. What is the relationship between work and energy?

• A. Work is the rate of energy transfer
• B. Work and energy are the same concepts
• C. Work is the result of energy
• D. Work changes an object's energy from one form to another

Correct answer: d

Rationale: Work is the process that changes an object's energy from one form to another or transfers it from one object to another.

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