Nursing Elites

1. What does Informed Consent mean?

• A. A patient has the right to know what a procedure involves before it is performed.
• B. Forcing all patients scheduled for surgery to sign a consent form.
• C. Telling the patient to sign the consent form without explanation.
• D. Allowing patients to undergo procedures without their consent.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Informed Consent means that a patient has the right to be informed about what a procedure involves before it is performed. Choice B is incorrect because consent should not be forced, and patients should have the opportunity to understand what they are agreeing to. Choice C is incorrect as it goes against the essence of informed consent, which requires explanation. Choice D is incorrect as it contradicts the fundamental principle of requiring patient consent before procedures.

2. Which phase of the menstrual cycle is variable?

• A. Ovulatory
• B. Regenerative
• C. Secretory
• D. Menstrual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The regenerative phase of the menstrual cycle is the phase in which the endometrium rebuilds after menstruation. This phase can vary in duration from woman to woman and cycle to cycle. Choice A, the ovulatory phase, is not variable as it typically lasts around 24 hours. Choice C, the secretory phase, is also relatively consistent in its duration. Choice D, the menstrual phase, is the shedding of the endometrial lining and usually lasts around 3-7 days.

3. Where does the ovum receive the sperm?

• A. Animal pole
• B. Vegetal pole
• C. Zona pellucida
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Zona pellucida.' The ovum receives the sperm at the zona pellucida, which is the glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of the oocyte. This layer plays a crucial role in preventing polyspermy. Choices A and B, 'Animal pole' and 'Vegetal pole,' are incorrect as they refer to different regions of the egg and are not where the sperm fertilizes the ovum. Choice D, 'None of the above,' is incorrect as the sperm indeed interacts with the zona pellucida during fertilization.

4. At what age are women likely to enter menopause?

• A. 35 - 40 years
• B. 40 - 45 years
• C. 45 - 50 years
• D. 25 - 30 years

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Women generally enter menopause between the ages of 45 - 50 years. During this stage, women experience a decline in estrogen production, leading to the cessation of menstrual cycles. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not fall within the typical age range for menopause onset. Menopause typically occurs later in life, around the age of 45 to 50 years, although individual variations exist.

5. What does the umbilical cord contain?

• A. Pluripotent stem cells
• B. Cord blood stem cells
• C. Blood stem cells
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cord blood stem cells. The umbilical cord contains stem cells that are found in cord blood, known as cord blood stem cells. These stem cells have the potential to develop into various types of cells and are used in medical treatments. Pluripotent stem cells are typically found in embryos and have the ability to develop into any type of cell in the body, not specifically in the umbilical cord. Choice C, blood stem cells, is a vague term that does not specifically refer to the stem cells found in the umbilical cord. Choice D is incorrect as the umbilical cord does contain cord blood stem cells.

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