Nursing Elites

1. Which property of a wave represents the distance between two successive identical points on a wave?

• A. Wavelength
• B. Amplitude
• C. Frequency
• D. Period

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Wavelength is the distance between two identical points (like crests or troughs) on a wave.

2. What is the best way to revise the sentence: "Her eyes glistened with tears in the moonlight"?

• A. Her eyes glistened in the moonlight, with tears.
• B. Tears glistened in her eyes with moonlight.
• C. Her eyes, in the moonlight, glistened with tears.
• D. Tears made her eyes glisten in the moonlight.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C rearranges the elements for smoother flow and emphasis on the tears.

3. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart?

• A. Pulmonary artery
• B. Pulmonary vein
• C. Aorta
• D. Inferior vena cava

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pulmonary vein. The pulmonary vein is the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart. Oxygenated blood flows from the lungs through the pulmonary veins to the left atrium of the heart, where it is then pumped out to the rest of the body through the aorta. The pulmonary artery, on the other hand, carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the right atrium of the heart. Therefore, the correct choice is B, the pulmonary vein, as it specifically carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

4. What are the differences between RNA and DNA?

• A. Both have the same structure and function.
• B. RNA is single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.
• C. RNA contains ribose sugar, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar.
• D. RNA has adenine and guanine, while DNA has thymine and cytosine.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: A) This statement is incorrect. RNA and DNA have different structures and functions. RNA is involved in protein synthesis and other cellular processes, while DNA stores genetic information. B) This statement is correct. RNA is typically single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded, forming a double helix structure. C) This statement is correct. RNA contains ribose sugar in its backbone, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar. D) This statement is incorrect. RNA contains adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil, while DNA contains adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.

5. What is the main function of calcitonin, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland?

• A. Stimulate metabolism and heat production
• B. Increase calcium absorption from the intestines
• C. Enhance bone growth and development
• D. Lower blood calcium levels

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Lower blood calcium levels.' Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting the breakdown of bone, which in turn lowers the amount of calcium released into the bloodstream. This process helps to decrease blood calcium levels when they are too high. Options A, B, and C are not functions of calcitonin; instead, they are more closely associated with other hormones such as thyroid hormones, vitamin D, and growth hormone, respectively.

6. The tiny contractile units within muscle cells are called:

• A. Myocytes
• B. Myofibrils
• C. Sarcomeres
• D. Tendons

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sarcomeres. Sarcomeres are the basic contractile units within muscle cells. They are made up of overlapping filaments of actin and myosin proteins, which slide past each other during muscle contraction, resulting in muscle movement. Myocytes (A) are muscle cells, myofibrils (B) are cylindrical structures within muscle fibers composed of sarcomeres, and tendons (D) are tough bands of connective tissue that connect muscle to bone. Therefore, sarcomeres are specifically responsible for muscle contraction within muscle cells.

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