Nursing Elites

1. Which type of waves exhibit both longitudinal and transverse motion?

• A. Electromagnetic waves
• B. Surface waves
• C. Mechanical waves
• D. Sound waves

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Surface waves, like those on water surfaces, exhibit both longitudinal and transverse motion.

2. What is the formula for calculating density?

• A. Density = Volume / Mass
• B. Density = Mass × Volume
• C. Density = Mass / Volume
• D. Density = Volume - Mass

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Density is defined as the mass of a substance divided by its volume. The formula for density is Density = Mass / Volume.

3. What enzyme plays a key role in breaking down carbohydrates in the small intestine?

• A. Pepsin
• B. Lipase
• C. Amylase
• D. Trypsin

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Amylase, produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars like glucose.

4. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the table leg.

• A. table
• B. leg
• C. ouch
• D. stubbed

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Interjections express emotions or sudden feelings. "Ouch" conveys a feeling of pain.

5. Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction?

• A. 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
• B. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2
• C. 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
• D. N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Decomposition reactions involve the breakdown of a compound into simpler substances.

6. How many moles of oxygen are required to completely react with 5 moles of propane (C3H8) in the combustion reaction?

• A. 5 moles
• B. 10 moles
• C. 15 moles
• D. 20 moles

Correct answer: b

Rationale: The balanced equation is C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O, indicating a 5:10 ratio between moles of oxygen and moles of propane.

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