Nursing Elites

1. What phenomenon occurs when a wave encounters a change in medium causing a change in its speed and direction?

• A. Refraction
• B. Reflection
• C. Diffraction
• D. Interference

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Refraction happens when a wave changes its speed and direction due to encountering a change in medium.

2. The author most likely included information about the Silk Road to...

• A. Introduce a famous tourist destination.
• B. Explain the architectural style of Petra.
• C. Emphasize the historical context of the city.
• D. Compare Petra to other ancient trade centers.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The Silk Road directly impacts Petra's history and prosperity, making it relevant to the historical context

3. How is power related to energy?

• A. Power is the same as energy
• B. Energy is the rate at which work is done
• C. Power is the amount of stored energy
• D. Energy is the rate at which power is transferred

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Energy is related to the amount of work done or the capacity to do work, while power measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

4. The structure surrounding and protecting the testes, maintaining optimal temperature for sperm production, is called the:

• A. Epididymis
• B. Vas deferens
• C. Scrotum
• D. Prostate gland

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Scrotum. The scrotum is the structure surrounding and protecting the testes. Its main function is to maintain the optimal temperature for sperm production by regulating the distance of the testes from the body to adjust to temperature changes. The epididymis (A) is a coiled tube where sperm mature, the vas deferens (B) is a duct that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra, and the prostate gland (D) is responsible for producing prostatic fluid that is a component of semen. Therefore, the scrotum plays a crucial role in protecting and regulating the temperature of the testes for proper sperm production.

5. Which of the following organs is NOT directly involved in urine production?

• A. Kidneys
• B. Urethra
• C. Lungs
• D. Bladder

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lungs. The lungs are not directly involved in urine production. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood to create urine. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. The bladder serves as a temporary storage reservoir for urine. In contrast, the lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, during respiration and are not directly involved in the process of urine production.

6. A patient's temperature is measured as 38.5 degrees Celsius. What is their temperature in Fahrenheit?

• A. 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit
• B. 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit
• C. 103.1 degrees Fahrenheit
• D. 104.9 degrees Fahrenheit

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Use the conversion formula: °F = (°C x 9/5) + 32. Substitute 38.5°C for °C and calculate: (38.5°C x 9/5) + 32 ≈ 99.5°F.

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