Nursing Elites

1. Two coherent light waves with a slight phase difference interfere. What determines the resulting intensity of the combined wave?

• A. The individual intensities of the waves
• B. The wavelength of the waves
• C. The distance between the waves
• D. The color of the waves

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The intensity of the resulting wave depends on the individual intensities and the phase difference between the interfering waves. Constructive interference leads to higher intensity, while destructive interference leads to lower intensity.

2. Which of the following is an example of aseptic technique?

• A. Washing hands with soap and water before surgery
• B. Coughing into your elbow
• C. Sharing a stethoscope without cleaning
• D. Leaving a wound dressing exposed

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: Aseptic technique refers to practices that help prevent the introduction of harmful microorganisms into a sterile environment. Washing hands with soap and water before surgery is an essential component of aseptic technique as it helps reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands, decreasing the risk of introducing pathogens into the surgical site. Coughing into your elbow is a good hygiene practice to prevent the spread of respiratory infections but is not specifically related to aseptic technique. Sharing a stethoscope without cleaning can introduce microorganisms from one patient to another, compromising aseptic conditions. Leaving a wound dressing exposed can lead to contamination and infection, which is contrary to aseptic technique.

3. What type of reaction is represented by the following equation: Fe2O3 (s) + 3H2 (g) -> 2Fe (s) + 3H2O (g)

• A. Combustion
• B. Decomposition
• C. Single displacement
• D. Redox reaction

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The given equation involves a transfer of electrons from iron oxide (Fe2O3) to hydrogen gas (H2), resulting in the formation of iron (Fe) and water (H2O). This transfer of electrons indicates a redox reaction, where oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. In this case, iron is reduced from a higher oxidation state in Fe2O3 to a lower oxidation state in Fe, while hydrogen is oxidized from its elemental state in H2 to form water. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Redox reaction.

4. Adipose tissue, also known as fat, serves multiple functions. Which of these is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

• A. Insulation
• B. Energy storage
• C. Hormone production
• D. Muscle movement

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Adipose tissue plays various essential roles in the body, including insulation to help regulate body temperature, energy storage by storing excess energy in the form of fat, and hormone production such as leptin and adiponectin. However, adipose tissue is not directly responsible for muscle movement. Muscles are primarily responsible for movement, while adipose tissue provides cushioning and support around organs. Therefore, option D, 'Muscle movement,' is the correct answer as it does not align with the functions of adipose tissue.

5. How does polarization affect the intensity of light passing through a polarizing filter?

• A. All light passes through regardless of polarization.
• B. Light with the same polarization as the filter passes through, while others are blocked
• C. Light with higher intensity passes through, while weaker light is blocked.
• D. The intensity is reduced for all light, regardless of polarization.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A polarizing filter only allows light waves with a specific polarization direction to pass through, reducing the intensity of waves with different orientations.

6. Identify the clause that acts as an adverbial modifier in the sentence: "While the movie was playing, I snuck out to get popcorn."

• A. While the movie was playing
• B. I snuck out
• C. to get popcorn
• D. the movie was playing

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The clause "While the movie was playing" modifies the verb "snuck out," describing the time of the action.

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