Nursing Elites

1. What property of a substance refers to its ability to undergo a chemical change and form new substances?

• A. Density
• B. Mass
• C. Reactivity
• D. Volume

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Reactivity refers to a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change or reaction, forming new substances with different properties.

2. A patient's temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. What is their temperature in degrees Celsius (1°F = 5/9°C)?

• A. 32°C
• B. 37°C
• C. 41°C
• D. 45°C

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature (98.6°F) and then multiply by 5/9 to get 37°C.

3. What is a lifestyle practice that can benefit the lymphatic system?

• A. Consuming a high-sugar diet
• B. Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle
• C. Regularly engaging in moderate exercise
• D. Smoking cigarettes

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Regularly engaging in moderate exercise. Exercise can benefit the lymphatic system by promoting circulation and the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body. This helps to remove toxins and waste products, improving overall lymphatic function. Consuming a high-sugar diet (A) can have a negative impact on the lymphatic system by increasing inflammation and impairing immune function. Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle (B) can lead to poor lymphatic circulation and fluid retention. Smoking cigarettes (D) is harmful to the lymphatic system and overall health, as it can impair immune function and increase inflammation.

4. What is the name of the structure that packages DNA in eukaryotic cells?

• A. Nucleosome
• B. Chromatin
• C. Histone
• D. Centromere

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: - A nucleosome is the basic structural unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotic cells. It consists of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins. - Chromatin refers to the complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, including nucleosomes. - Histones are the proteins around which DNA is wrapped to form nucleosomes. - Centromere is a region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and to which spindle fibers attach during cell division.

5. Which sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense correctly?

• A. I have been working on this project since morning.
• B. She has finished the book already.
• C. They will be leaving for vacation tomorrow.
• D. He had been living in the city for ten years.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A emphasizes the ongoing action (working) that started in the past and continues to the present.

6. Which of the following situations represents work being done on an object?

• A. Pushing against a wall without moving it
• B. Carrying a heavy object without lifting it
• C. Lifting a box to place it on a shelf
• D. Holding a book stationary in your hand

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Work is done when a force is applied to move an object over a distance.

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