Nursing Elites

1. The beautiful flowers brightened the room. Which word is the adverb form of the adjective "beautiful"?

• A. beautiful
• B. beautifully
• C. beautification
• D. beautify

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding "-ly" (usually).

2. What is the function of the epiglottis?

• A. Produces saliva
• B. Senses taste
• C. Prevents food from entering the windpipe
• D. Filters blood

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that covers the opening of the windpipe (trachea) during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway. This action ensures that food and liquids are directed to the esophagus and down into the stomach, rather than entering the respiratory system, which could lead to choking or aspiration pneumonia. The other options (A) Produces saliva, (B) Senses taste, and (D) Filters blood are functions of other structures in the body and are not related to the role of the epiglottis.

3. The fluid-filled sacs that cushion the brain within the skull are called:

• A. Meninges
• B. Cerebrospinal fluid
• C. Dura mater
• D. Arachnoid mater

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cerebrospinal fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion to protect the central nervous system from injury. Meninges (Option A) are the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, while the dura mater (Option C) and arachnoid mater (Option D) are specific layers of the meninges. However, cerebrospinal fluid is the fluid-filled sac that directly cushions the brain within the skull, making it the most appropriate answer for this question.

4. What property of a substance remains constant regardless of changes in its location in the universe?

• A. Mass
• B. Weight
• C. Density
• D. Volume

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Mass is an intrinsic property of matter and remains constant regardless of its location.

5. Pinpoint the smallest bone in the human body.

• A. Stapes (Middle ear bone)
• B. Patella (Kneecap)
• C. Phalanges (Finger bones)
• D. Ribs

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The stapes, crucial for hearing, transmits and amplifies sound vibrations. Despite its size, it plays a vital role in auditory perception.

6. A kite has a top base of 20cm, a bottom base of 30cm, and two equal side lengths of 15cm. What is its perimeter?

• A. 55cm
• B. 65cm
• C. 70cm
• D. 80cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Add the lengths of all sides: perimeter = top base + bottom base + 2 * side length = 20cm + 30cm + 2 * 15cm = 70cm.

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