Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a solution with a high viscosity?

• A. It flows easily
• B. It has a low resistance to flow
• C. It has a high resistance to flow
• D. It does not mix with other liquids

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Solutions with high viscosity have a high resistance to flow. The other choices do not accurately describe high viscosity.

2. What does the term "colligative property" refer to in solutions?

• A. Properties that depend on the nature of the solute particles
• B. Properties that depend on the concentration of solute particles
• C. Properties that depend on the temperature of the solution
• D. Properties that depend on the pressure of the solution

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Colligative properties are dependent on the number of solute particles in a solution, not their nature. The other choices do not accurately define colligative properties.

3. What is the process of making copies of DNA called?

• A. Transcription
• B. Translation
• C. Replication
• D. DNA repair

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: A) Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template. It involves the creation of mRNA molecules from a DNA template. B) Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA. During translation, the genetic code carried by mRNA is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a protein. C) Replication is the process of making copies of DNA. This process occurs before cell division and ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material. D) DNA repair is a cellular mechanism that corrects errors in DNA that arise due to various factors such as exposure to mutagens or mistakes during DNA replication. It is essential for maintaining the integrity of the genetic material.

4. Semen, the fluid that carries sperm, is produced by which of the following structures in the male reproductive system?

• A. Testes
• B. Scrotum
• C. Prostate gland
• D. Seminal vesicles

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Seminal vesicles. Semen is a mixture of fluids produced by various structures in the male reproductive system. The seminal vesicles are responsible for producing a significant portion of the fluid in semen, which provides nutrients and protection for sperm. The testes produce sperm, but the fluid that carries sperm, known as semen, is primarily produced by the seminal vesicles. The scrotum is the external sac that houses the testes, and the prostate gland also contributes to semen production, but the seminal vesicles play a key role in producing the fluid that carries sperm.

5. What is the process by which a large, unstable nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing neutrons and energy?

• A. Alpha decay
• B. Beta decay
• C. Gamma decay
• D. Nuclear fission

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Nuclear fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller fragments, releasing neutrons and energy.

6. What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of \(1 \times 10^{-9}\) M?

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 9
• D. 11

Correct answer: c

Rationale: The pH is calculated as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydrogen ion concentration. In this case, \(-\log(1 \times 10^{-9}) = 9\).

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