Nursing Elites

1. Which type of brain wave activity is often seen during REM sleep, associated with dreaming?

• A. Delta waves
• B. Alpha waves
• C. Beta waves
• D. Theta waves

Correct answer: D

Rationale: During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the brain is highly active, and theta waves are the dominant brain wave pattern. Theta waves are associated with deep relaxation, creativity, and dreaming. Delta waves are typically seen in deep sleep stages, not during REM sleep. Alpha waves are present when we are awake but relaxed, while beta waves are associated with active thinking and concentration. Therefore, theta waves are the correct answer for brain wave activity during REM sleep.

2. What is the general formula for an alcohol?

• A. CnH2n
• B. CnH2n+2
• C. CnH2n-1
• D. CnH2nO

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The general formula for an alcohol is \(C_nH_{2n}O\), indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH).

3. What checkpoint mechanism ensures all chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibers before anaphase begins?

• A. Prometaphase
• B. Prometaphase
• C. Cyclin degradation
• D. Sister chromatid cohesion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: A) Prometaphase is the correct answer because it is the stage of mitosis where all chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibers before anaphase begins. During prometaphase, the nuclear envelope breaks down, allowing the spindle fibers to attach to the kinetochores of the chromosomes. This attachment is necessary for proper chromosome alignment and segregation during anaphase. B) Metaphase is incorrect because it is the stage where chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate but do not necessarily have all spindle fibers attached. C) Cyclin degradation is incorrect because it is a regulatory mechanism that controls the progression of the cell cycle but is not specifically related to ensuring all chromosomes are attached to spindle fibers. D) Sister chromatid cohesion is incorrect because it refers to the physical connection between sister chromatids that is maintained until anaphase, but it does not ensure that all chromosomes are attached to spindle fibers.

4. A medication dosage is listed as 1/4 gram. What is the equivalent dosage in milligrams (1 gram = 1000 milligrams)?

• A. 125mg
• B. 250mg
• C. 375mg
• D. 500mg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Multiply the gram dosage (1/4) by the conversion factor (1000mg/gram) to get 250 milligrams.

5. The inability of the kidneys to effectively filter waste products from the blood is called:

• A. Dehydration
• B. Kidney failure
• C. Incontinence
• D. Nephritis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "Kidney failure." Kidney failure refers to the inability of the kidneys to effectively filter waste products from the blood, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body. Dehydration, option A, is the state of lacking adequate fluid in the body and is not specifically related to kidney function. Incontinence, option C, is the loss of bladder control and is unrelated to kidney filtration function. Nephritis, option D, specifically refers to inflammation of the kidneys and may not always result in complete kidney failure. Therefore, the most appropriate answer for the described scenario is B.

6. Which property of a wave remains constant when the wave enters a different medium?

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

Correct answer: d

Rationale: The speed of a wave remains constant when it enters a different medium, provided the conditions are unchanged.

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