Nursing Elites

1. Identify the direct object in the following sentence: "She baked a delicious cake for the party."

• A. for the party
• B. delicious
• C. cake
• D. baked

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The direct object receives the action of the verb.

2. What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

• A. 0
• B. 7
• C. 14
• D. -7

Correct answer:

Rationale: A neutral solution has a pH of 7. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.

3. He wants to influence the customary way of thinking and behaving that is shared by the

• A. Organizational chart
• B. Cultural network
• C. Organizational structure
• D. Organizational culture

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Organizational chart." In the context of the question, the individual is aiming to impact the established patterns of thinking and behavior within a group or organization. An organizational chart typically depicts the formal structure of an organization, including roles, relationships, and reporting lines. By influencing the organizational chart, the individual can potentially shape the hierarchical structure and decision-making processes, thereby impacting the customary way of thinking and behaving within the organization. Options B, C, and D do not directly refer to the visual representation of roles and relationships within an organization, making them incorrect choices for this question.

4. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, preparing the body to respond to stressful situations?

• A. Somatic nervous system
• B. Autonomic nervous system
• C. Peripheral nervous system
• D. Central nervous system

Correct answer: b

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions, including the 'fight or flight' response. This response is crucial for survival, triggering the body to prepare for action in stressful situations by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and releasing adrenaline. The somatic nervous system (A) controls voluntary movements, the peripheral nervous system (C) connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body, and the central nervous system (D) consists of the brain and spinal cord, overseeing all bodily functions but not directly involved in the 'fight or flight' response.

5. Which factor affects the kinetic energy of an object the most?

• A. The object's mass
• B. The object's velocity
• C. The object's displacement
• D. The object's potential energy

Correct answer:

Rationale: Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of an object's velocity.

6. During a healthy heartbeat, the P wave on an ECG represents

• A. The repolarization of the ventricles.
• B. The electrical conduction through the AV node.
• C. The contraction phase of the ventricles (systole)
• D. The depolarization of the atria.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: The P wave on an ECG represents the depolarization of the atria. During a healthy heartbeat, the P wave is the first positive deflection seen on the ECG and reflects the initiation of the electrical impulse in the atria, leading to atrial contraction. It is followed by the QRS complex, which represents the depolarization of the ventricles. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because the P wave specifically corresponds to atrial depolarization, not repolarization of the ventricles, electrical conduction through the AV node, or ventricular contraction. Understanding the sequence of electrical events in the heart as represented on an ECG is crucial for interpreting cardiac function and identifying potential abnormalities.

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