Nursing Elites

1. A block slides down a frictionless inclined plane. What determines its final velocity at the bottom?

• A. The length of the incline
• B. The angle of the incline
• C. The mass of the block
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the absence of friction, the final velocity depends only on the gravitational potential energy gained, which is determined by the height difference related to the angle of the incline.

2. What is the functional group present in ethers?

• A. Hydroxyl
• B. Carbonyl
• C. Ether
• D. Amine

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Ethers have the functional group -O-, representing an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. The other choices are associated with different functional groups.

3. Differentiate between epithelial and connective tissue.

• A. Epithelial tissue is exclusively found in the lungs, while connective tissue supports tendons.
• B. Both are composed of cells, but epithelial tissue lines surfaces and glands, while connective tissue binds other tissues.
• C. Epithelial tissue is more vascularized, while connective tissue is responsible for muscle contraction.
• D. Epithelial tissue is the largest tissue type, while connective tissue is the smallest.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines organs, while connective tissue provides support and structure throughout the body. Both are composed of cells, but their functions and locations differ.

4. Which of the following is NOT a common site for lymph nodes?

• A. Groin
• B. Armpit
• C. Neck
• D. Liver

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Liver.' Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system. They are commonly found in areas such as the groin, armpit, and neck, where they help filter and trap harmful substances. The liver, while an important organ in the body, does not typically contain lymph nodes. Therefore, it is not a common site for lymph nodes. Understanding the locations of lymph nodes in the body is important for identifying potential sources of infection or cancer when assessing patients.

5. What is the term for the involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

• A. Segmentation
• B. Peristalsis
• C. Chyme
• D. Emulsification

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Peristalsis. Peristalsis is the term used to describe the involuntary muscle contractions that help move food through the digestive tract. These rhythmic contractions occur in the smooth muscles of the digestive system and help propel food and other substances like chyme through the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Segmentation, choice A, refers to the mixing movements in the intestines that aid in digestion but do not move food along the tract. Chyme, choice C, is the semi-fluid mass of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine. Emulsification, choice D, is the process of breaking down fats into smaller droplets to aid in digestion, but it is not directly related to the movement of food through the digestive tract.

6. A medication must be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. If the first dose is at 8:00 AM, what is the most convenient time for the second dose to avoid disrupting sleep?

• A. 4:00 PM
• B. 6:00 PM
• C. 8:00 PM
• D. 10:00 PM

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: To take the medication 12 hours apart from the first dose at 8:00 AM, the second dose should be taken at 8:00 PM. However, to avoid disrupting sleep, it is recommended to take the second dose a bit earlier. Taking the second dose at 6:00 PM ensures that the medication is still being taken 12 hours apart while allowing for a buffer before bedtime to avoid any potential disruptions to sleep.

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