Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. Which word best completes the sentence: "The scientist's breakthrough was met with _____ applause."

• A. thunderous
• B. scattered
• C. polite
• D. hesitant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: "Thunderous" emphasizes the intensity and volume of the applause, fitting the significance of the breakthrough.

3. What is the product of the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

• A. NaCl + H2O
• B. NaOH + HCl
• C. Na2Cl + H2O
• D. NaClO3 + H2

Correct answer: a

Rationale: The reaction between HCl and NaOH results in the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O).

4. The formula for body mass index (BMI) is BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)^2. If a patient's BMI is 25 and their height is 1.7m, what is their weight?

• A. 34kg
• B. 45kg
• C. 56kg
• D. 68kg

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 56kg: Rearrange the formula to solve for weight: weight = BMI * height^2.

5. A patient's oxygen flow rate is set at 4 liters per minute. How many cubic centimeters of oxygen are delivered per minute?

• A. 400 cubic centimeters
• B. 4,000 cubic centimeters
• C. 40,000 cubic centimeters
• D. 400,000 cubic centimeters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Remember 1 liter is equal to 1000 cubic centimeters. Multiply the flow rate in liters per minute by the conversion factor: 4 liters/minute * 1000 cm³/liter = 4,000 cubic centimeters/minute.

6. In a horizontal chart, the lowest level worker is located at the

• A. Leftmost box
• B. Middle
• C. Rightmost box
• D. Bottom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In a horizontal chart, the lowest level worker is typically positioned at the leftmost side, with higher-level workers placed to the right. This arrangement signifies hierarchy, with the top level usually being on the rightmost side. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 'Middle,' as the lowest level worker is situated towards the left of the chart, not the extreme left or right. This positioning helps visually represent the organization's structure and indicates the progression from lower to higher levels as one moves from left to right on the chart.

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