Nursing Elites

1. What is the main verb tense in the following sentence? "She had already left before I arrived."

• A. Present tense
• B. Past tense
• C. Future tense
• D. t perfect tense

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The verb "had left" is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before another past action ("arrived").

2. Lymph nodes, found along lymphatic vessels, are important for:

• A. Storing blood
• B. Producing antibodies
• C. Filtering lymph and trapping harmful substances
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'All of the above.' Lymph nodes are important for various functions in the immune system. They filter lymph, trapping harmful substances like bacteria and viruses, which helps in preventing infections. Lymph nodes also play a crucial role in producing antibodies, which are essential for fighting off pathogens. Additionally, lymph nodes do not store blood; that is the function of the spleen. Therefore, the correct answer is D because lymph nodes perform all the mentioned functions in supporting the body's immune response.

3. A patient weighs 180 pounds. What is their weight in kilograms (1kg = 2.2lbs)?

• A. 68kg
• B. 75kg
• C. 82kg
• D. 90kg

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Divide the weight in pounds (180) by the conversion factor (2.2lbs/kg).

4. What is the term for a solution that has a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution?

• A. Saturated solution
• B. Unsaturated solution
• C. Dilute solution
• D. Concentrated solution

Correct answer: d

Rationale: A concentrated solution has a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution. The other choices do not accurately describe a concentrated solution.

5. Which of the following is NOT a primary producer in an ecosystem?

• A. Grass
• B. Deer
• C. Algae
• D. Mushroom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: - A) Grass: Grass is a primary producer because it can photosynthesize and convert sunlight into energy, making it the base of the food chain. - B) Deer: Deer are consumers that feed on primary producers like grass, so they are not primary producers themselves. - C) Algae: Algae are primary producers that can photosynthesize and produce energy from sunlight. - D) Mushroom: Mushrooms are decomposers that break down organic matter, so they are not primary producers.

6. Which of the following questions is NOT appropriate for scientific investigation?

• A. How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
• B. Is there intelligent life beyond Earth?
• C. What is the meaning of life?
• D. Does free will exist?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Science deals with observable, measurable phenomena using evidence-based methods. Questions about subjective experiences and abstract concepts like meaning fall outside the realm of scientific inquiry.

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