Nursing Elites

1. What functional group is present in esters?

• A. Hydroxyl
• B. Carbonyl
• C. Ester
• D. Amine

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The functional group present in esters is -COO-, which represents a carbonyl group bonded to an oxygen atom. This group is responsible for the characteristic fruity aroma of esters. Choice A, 'Hydroxyl,' refers to -OH, which is a characteristic group of alcohols, not esters. Choice B, 'Carbonyl,' is a broad term that includes various compounds with a C=O group, but specifically in esters, it is a carbonyl group bonded to an oxygen atom. Choice D, 'Amine,' refers to compounds containing a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups, which is not present in esters. Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: Ester.'

2. Which of the following is an example of a pivot joint?

• A. Hip
• B. Neck
• C. Shoulder
• D. Elbow

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Neck. A pivot joint, as found in the neck, allows for rotational movement around a single axis. This type of joint is essential for movements like shaking your head 'no' or looking left and right. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the hip, shoulder, and elbow joints are examples of ball-and-socket joints, which allow for a wide range of motion in multiple directions, not just rotational movement around a single axis like a pivot joint.

3. Which condition involves an overactive immune system attacking healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage?

• A. Immunodeficiency
• B. Autoimmune disease
• C. Allergy
• D. Cancer

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets and attacks healthy tissues in the body, leading to inflammation and damage. This is different from immunodeficiency, where the immune system is weakened and unable to effectively protect the body against infections. Allergies involve an exaggerated immune response to harmless substances, while cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. Therefore, the correct answer is autoimmune disease (Choice B) as it specifically describes the scenario of an overactive immune system attacking healthy tissues, distinguishing it from the other conditions listed.

4. Which of the following is another name for a sweat gland?

• A. Ceruminous
• B. Sebaceous
• C. Sudoriferous
• D. Integumentary

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sudoriferous. Sudoriferous glands are commonly known as sweat glands and are responsible for producing perspiration to regulate body temperature. Ceruminous glands produce earwax, sebaceous glands produce sebum (oil), and 'Integumentary' refers to the integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, and nails. Choice A, Ceruminous glands, are responsible for producing earwax, not sweat. Choice B, Sebaceous glands, produce sebum (oil) to lubricate the skin and hair. Choice D, Integumentary, refers to the integumentary system, not a specific type of gland.

5. Anya was paid by Company X to analyze dwindling honeybee populations in the Southwest. After measuring hive populations over several months, she noticed no patterns in the geographic distributions of the deaths after comparisons with local maps of interest. This supported her hypothesis, so she took samples of the honey and the bees from the hives and performed dozens of dissections to confirm her suspicions. Which of the following is the most likely hypothesis upon which this research was performed?

• A. Honeybees are being killed off, and their hives are destroyed by other extremely aggressive species of bees from the South.
• B. Honeybees are contracting parasites in large droves.
• C. Honeybees are so sensitive to certain pesticides that they die on contact.
• D. Honeybees die in larger numbers around cell phone towers.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The most likely hypothesis based on the information provided is that honeybees are contracting parasites in large droves. Anya observed no geographic patterns in hive deaths and proceeded to analyze honey and bees for further investigation. This suggests that she suspected a widespread issue affecting multiple hives simultaneously, consistent with a scenario where honeybees are being infected by parasites in high numbers, leading to dwindling populations across different locations. The other choices can be eliminated because there is no mention of aggressive species of bees from the South, no evidence pointing to pesticide sensitivity as the cause, and no indication of a correlation with cell phone towers in the information provided.

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