Nursing Elites

1. Where does cellular respiration, the process of converting chemical energy into ATP, take place in eukaryotic cells?

• A. Nucleus
• B. Ribosomes
• C. Mitochondria
• D. Golgi apparatus

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: Cellular respiration, the process of converting chemical energy into ATP, takes place in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they are responsible for generating most of the cell's ATP through the process of cellular respiration. This process involves the breakdown of glucose and other organic molecules to produce ATP, which is the primary energy currency of the cell. The other organelles listed in the options (nucleus, ribosomes, and Golgi apparatus) do not play a direct role in cellular respiration.

2. Which technique best helps maintain consistency in writing style?

• A. Writing freely without a clear outline or structure.
• B. Using different vocabulary and sentence structures in each paragraph.
• C. Establishing a style guide with agreed-upon terminology and formatting.
• D. Relying on thesaurus suggestions for varied word choices.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A style guide ensures consistency in tone, terminology, and formatting across different pieces of writing.

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. Which law of motion explains the behavior of rockets in space?

• A. Newton's First Law
• B. Newton's Second Law
• C. Newton's Third Law
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Newton's Third Law of motion explains that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which propels rockets in space.

5. An Egyptian model pyramid has a square base side length of 10cm and a height of 8cm. What is its volume?

• A. 20 cu cm
• B. 40 cu cm
• C. 80 cu cm
• D. 160 cu cm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Use the formula for volume of a pyramid: (1/3) * base area * height. Calculate the base area (10cm * 10cm = 100 sq cm) and substitute: (1/3) * 100 sq cm * 8cm = 80 cu cm.

6. The element with the atomic number 17 is:

• A. Chlorine (Cl)
• B. Nitrogen (N)
• C. Sodium (Na)
• D. Fluorine (F)

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Chlorine (Cl) - Chlorine has 17 protons, corresponding to atomic number 17.

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