Nursing Elites

1. What is the definition of 'acceleration' in terms of motion?

• A. Change in velocity over time
• B. Speed in a straight line
• C. Distance covered in a given time
• D. Force applied to an object

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity of an object over time. It represents how an object's velocity is changing, either by speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. Option B, 'Speed in a straight line,' actually refers to velocity, not acceleration. Option C, 'Distance covered in a given time,' is more related to speed, as it measures how much ground is covered in a specific time period. Option D, 'Force applied to an object,' is not the definition of acceleration; it is a force exerted on an object that can cause acceleration.

2. Which term refers to the act of inhaling foreign objects into the airway?

• A. Expiration
• B. Respiration
• C. Aspiration
• D. Inhalation

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Among the options provided, aspiration is the term that specifically refers to the act of inhaling foreign objects into the airway. Expiration refers to breathing out, respiration is the overall process of gas exchange in the body, and inhalation is the act of breathing in air or other substances into the lungs. Therefore, the correct answer is C, aspiration. It is crucial to understand these terms in the context of airway management and respiratory care to ensure proper identification and treatment of related conditions.

3. Which of the following is the antiparticle of a neutron?

• A. Antineutrino
• B. Positron
• C. Antiproton
• D. Electron

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The antiparticle of a neutron is an antineutron, which is composed of an antiproton and an antineutrino. The antineutrino (choice A) is not the antiparticle of a neutron. A positron (choice B) is the antiparticle of an electron, not a neutron. An electron (choice D) is a fundamental particle, not an antiparticle. Therefore, the correct answer is an antiproton (choice C), as it forms an antineutron when combined with an antineutrino.

4. Cartilage, a type of connective tissue, provides flexible support in various structures. Which of these structures does NOT contain cartilage?

• A. Ears
• B. Joints
• C. Muscles
• D. Nose

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that provides flexible support in various structures. Ears, joints, and the nose all contain cartilage. Muscles, however, are made up of muscle tissue, not cartilage. Therefore, muscles do not contain cartilage. Choice A, ears, choice B, joints, and choice D, nose, are incorrect as they all contain cartilage. Choice C, muscles, is the correct answer as muscles are not composed of cartilage.

5. What is the primary mode of CO2 transport in the body?

• A. Bicarbonate
• B. Carbamino compounds
• C. None of these
• D. Plasma

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Bicarbonate. In the body, the primary mode of CO2 transport is as bicarbonate. Carbon dioxide is converted to bicarbonate in red blood cells as part of the bicarbonate buffer system, which helps maintain the pH balance in the blood. Bicarbonate is then transported in the plasma to the lungs where it is converted back to carbon dioxide for exhalation. While carbamino compounds also play a role in CO2 transport by binding to amino groups on proteins, bicarbonate is the main mode of transport for carbon dioxide in the body. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the primary mechanism of CO2 transport in the body.

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