Nursing Elites

1. Identify the type of error in the sentence "They went to the store, and bought groceries, then went home."

• A. Run-on sentence
• B. Comma splice
• C. Dangling modifier
• D. Subject-verb agreement

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation, forming a run-on sentence.

2. What is the term for the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a specific temperature and pressure?

• A. Molarity
• B. Solubility
• C. Concentration
• D. Saturation

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a specific temperature and pressure. The other choices do not accurately define solubility.

3. Which of the following is the main function of the kidneys?

• A. To filter waste products from the blood
• B. To produce urine
• C. To regulate blood pressure
• D. To produce hormones that help to control blood sugar levels

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: A) To filter waste products from the blood: The main function of the kidneys is to filter waste products, excess ions, and water from the bloodstream to form urine, which is then excreted from the body. This process helps maintain the body's internal environment by regulating the balance of electrolytes, fluid volume, and pH levels. B) To produce urine: While the kidneys do produce urine as a result of filtering the blood, the primary function is to filter waste products rather than solely producing urine. C) To regulate blood pressure: The kidneys do play a role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the volume of blood and the concentration of electrolytes in the body, but their main function is waste filtration. D) To produce hormones that help to control blood sugar levels: While the kidneys do produce hormones like erythropoietin and renin that play a role in various physiological processes, such as red

4. The process of a gas changing directly into a solid is called:

• A. Condensation
• B. Deposition
• C. Sublimation
• D. Evaporation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: This process, also known as sublimation, involves gas particles losing energy and transitioning directly into the solid state.

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

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

Correct answer: C

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

6. What is the function of the underlined phrase "with a mischievous grin" in the sentence "He approached her with a mischievous grin, his eyes twinkling"?

• A. Subject
• B. Direct object
• C. Adverbial phrase
• D. Appositive phrase

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The underlined phrase modifies the verb "approached" by describing his manner, making it an adverbial phrase.

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