Nursing Elites

1. In the process of osmosis, the solvent moves from an area of...

• A. Low solute concentration to high solute concentration
• B. Hotter solution to colder solution
• C. Colder solution to hotter solution
• D. High solute concentration to low solute concentration

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In osmosis, solvent molecules move across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration. This movement is driven by the desire to equalize the concentration of solutes on both sides of the membrane. As a result, option A is the correct answer because the solvent will naturally flow towards the area with a higher concentration of solutes in order to balance the concentrations on both sides of the membrane. Options B and C are incorrect as osmosis is not influenced by temperature differences. Option D is incorrect as the solvent does not move towards areas of high solute concentration in osmosis.

2. A car brakes to a stop on a level road. Which of the following forces does NOT do work on the car?

• A. The braking force applied by the wheels
• B. The normal force from the road
• C. The gravitational force on the car
• D. The friction force between the tires and the road

Correct answer: B

Rationale: While the other forces do work by changing the car's motion or energy, the normal force acts perpendicular to the motion and doesn't contribute to the car's stopping.

3. An IV drip delivers 40 drops per minute, each containing 1mg of medication. How many milligrams are administered in 3 hours (180 minutes)?

• A. 360mg
• B. 720mg
• C. 7,200mg
• D. 14,400mg

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: In this scenario, we first calculated the total number of drops administered in 3 hours by multiplying the drops per minute by the total number of minutes. Then, we converted the drops to milligrams by multiplying the total drops by the amount of medication in each drop. This method ensures an accurate calculation of the total amount of medication administered over the given time period.

4. What is the process by which a population gradually loses genetic variation?

• A. Founder effect
• B. Bottleneck effect
• C. Gene flow
• D. Speciation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: A) Founder effect: This occurs when a small group of individuals establishes a new population, leading to a loss of genetic variation compared to the original population. It does not necessarily result in a gradual loss of genetic variation in an existing population. B) Bottleneck effect: This process occurs when a population is drastically reduced in size, leading to a significant loss of genetic variation due to the limited number of individuals contributing to the gene pool. The reduced genetic diversity can have long-term effects on the population's ability to adapt to environmental changes. C) Gene flow: This refers to the movement of genes between populations, which can introduce new genetic variation and prevent populations from diverging. Gene flow does not lead to a gradual loss of genetic variation within a population. D) Speciation: This is the process by which new species evolve from existing species, often involving the accumulation of genetic differences that l

5. Stephanie delegates effectively if she has authority to act, which is BEST defined as:

• A. having responsibility to direct others
• B. being accountable to the organization
• C. having legitimate right to act
• D. telling others what to do

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'having responsibility to direct others.' Effective delegation involves entrusting tasks and responsibilities to others while still maintaining ultimate accountability. Authority to act means having the responsibility to direct others, making decisions, and overseeing the completion of tasks. This definition aligns with the core concept of delegation, where individuals are empowered and authorized to carry out specific duties. Being accountable to the organization (option B) is important but does not fully capture the proactive nature of delegation. Having a legitimate right to act (option C) is essential for effective delegation, but it is more about the formal authorization rather than the active responsibility to direct others. Simply telling others what to do (option D) is a narrow and authoritarian view of delegation that does not encompass the collaborative and empowering nature of effective delegation.

6. What type of inheritance pattern results in a 3:1 ratio of dominant to recessive phenotypes in the F2 generation?

• A. Incomplete dominance
• B. Codominance
• C. Sex-linked inheritance
• D. Autosomal dominant inheritance

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: A) Incomplete dominance: In incomplete dominance, the heterozygous phenotype is a blend of the two homozygous phenotypes. This does not result in a 3:1 ratio of dominant to recessive phenotypes in the F2 generation. B) Codominance: In codominance, both alleles are fully expressed in the heterozygous phenotype. This also does not result in a 3:1 ratio of dominant to recessive phenotypes in the F2 generation. C) Sex-linked inheritance: Sex-linked inheritance involves genes located on the sex chromosomes and does not typically result in a 3:1 ratio of dominant to recessive phenotypes in the F2 generation. D) Autosomal dominant inheritance: In autosomal dominant inheritance, a single copy of the dominant allele is sufficient to express the dominant phenotype. When a heterozygous individual (Aa) is crossed with another

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