Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following represents a form of potential energy?

• A. A moving car
• B. A spinning top
• C. A raised hammer
• D. A rolling ball

Correct answer: c

Rationale: A raised hammer possesses potential energy due to its elevated position relative to the ground.

2. What is the SI unit of measurement for momentum?

• A. Newton (N)
• B. Kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s)
• C. Joule (J)
• D. Newton-second (N·s)

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Momentum is measured in kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s).

3. Katherine is a young Unit Manager of the Pediatric Ward. Most of her staff nurses are senior

• A. Identify the source of the conflict and understand the points of friction
• B. Disregard what she feels and continue to work independently
• C. Seek help from the Director of Nursing
• D. Quit her job and look for another employment.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Seek help from the Director of Nursing. As a young Unit Manager managing a team of senior staff nurses, Katherine may face challenges in leading and gaining the respect of her team due to the age and experience gap. Seeking help from the Director of Nursing can provide her with guidance, mentorship, and support in navigating these challenges. It is important for Katherine to communicate openly about any conflicts or issues she may be facing in order to address them effectively and maintain a positive work environment. Quitting her job (option D) should be considered as a last resort after exhausting all other possible solutions.

4. What is the term for the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place?

• A. Bronchi
• B. Alveoli
• C. Trachea
• D. Bronchioles

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Alveoli. Alveoli are the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from the air we breathe diffuses into the blood in the capillaries surrounding the alveoli, while carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. Bronchi (A) are the large airways that branch off the trachea (C) and lead into the lungs. Bronchioles (D) are smaller airways that branch off the bronchi. Understanding the structure and function of the respiratory system is important for comprehending how oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is removed from the body.

5. How does friction affect motion?

• A. Friction increases speed
• B. Friction decreases speed
• C. Friction has no impact on speed
• D. Friction causes objects to float

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Friction opposes motion, leading to a decrease in speed or hindering movement.

6. What is the term for the number of moles of solute per liter of solution?

• A. Molarity
• B. Molality
• C. Normality
• D. Concentration

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. The other choices are different concentration units.

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