Nursing Elites

1. What is the name of the tough, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

• A. Fascia
• B. Perimysium
• C. Tendon
• D. Ligament

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tendon. A tendon is the tough, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Fascia (A) is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, while perimysium (B) is the connective tissue surrounding bundles of muscle fibers. Ligaments (D) are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones. Understanding the function and structure of tendons is crucial for biomechanics and movement as they play a vital role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, allowing for movement and stability in the body.

2. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "While the chef prepared dinner, the guests chatted and enjoyed the music."

• A. While the chef prepared dinner
• B. the guests chatted and enjoyed the music
• C. While the chef prepared dinner,
• D. the guests chatted and enjoyed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

3. Which term describes the ability of a substance to conduct electricity?

• A. Reactivity
• B. Density
• C. Conductivity
• D. Viscosity

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Conductivity refers to a substance's ability to conduct electricity. Substances that conduct electricity well are known as conductors.

4. Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: "She prepared herself for the presentation."

• A. herself
• B. she
• C. presentation
• D. for

Correct answer: A

Rationale: "Herself" refers back to the subject "she," making it a reflexive pronoun.

5. Which of the following statements is true regarding a supersaturated solution?

• A. It is unstable and tends to crystallize
• B. It contains less solute than it could dissolve
• C. It has a lower concentration than a saturated solution
• D. It is rarely encountered in everyday solutions

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Supersaturated solutions are unstable and tend to crystallize if disturbed. The other choices do not accurately describe supersaturated solutions.

6. In the reaction 4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3, what is the mole ratio of aluminum to oxygen?

• A. 4:3
• B. 2:3
• C. 3:2
• D. 3:4

Correct answer: a

Rationale: The coefficients in the balanced equation represent the mole ratio, which is 4 moles of Al to 3 moles of O2.

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