Nursing Elites

1. What type of sentence is the sentence above?

• A. Simple
• B. Complex
• C. Compound
• D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence above is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause 'You are a helpful assistant' and a dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?'. A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. In this case, the dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?' cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain multiple independent clauses (compound) or a combination of independent and dependent clauses (compound-complex).

2. Futuristic Furniture gave the man two choices: pay the entire amount in one payment with cash, or pay $1000 as a down payment and $120 per month for two full years in the financing plan. If the man chooses the financing plan, how much more would he pay?

• A. $1480 more
• B. $1280 more
• C. $1600 more
• D. $2480 more

Correct answer: B

Rationale: If the man chooses the financing plan, he pays $1000 as a down payment initially. Over the two-year period, he will be paying $120 per month for a total of 24 months, which amounts to $120 x 24 = $2880. Therefore, the total amount he pays for the furniture through the financing plan is $1000 (down payment) + $2880 (monthly payments) = $3880. Comparing this total with the entire amount paid in one payment with cash would be $3880 - $3000 = $880 more. So, the man would pay $880 more if he chooses the financing plan. Therefore, the correct answer is $1280 more, not $1480, $1600, or $2480. These amounts do not accurately represent the additional cost incurred by choosing the financing plan.

3. Which muscles play a significant role in the process of forced exhalation by contracting to reduce the thoracic cavity volume?

• A. Diaphragm
• B. External intercostal muscles
• C. Internal intercostal muscles
• D. Abdominal muscles

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The abdominal muscles play a significant role in forced exhalation by contracting to reduce the thoracic cavity volume. When these muscles contract, the pressure within the thoracic cavity increases, assisting in the expulsion of air from the lungs. This action helps to compress the abdomen and push the diaphragm upwards, further decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and aiding in the exhalation process. The diaphragm (Choice A) is mainly involved in inhalation by contracting and moving downward to increase thoracic cavity volume. External intercostal muscles (Choice B) and internal intercostal muscles (Choice C) are primarily involved in the process of inhalation by expanding the thoracic cavity during normal breathing, rather than forced exhalation.

4. What is the difference between isometric and isotonic muscle contractions?

• A. Isometric involves movement, while isotonic does not.
• B. Isotonic involves shortening of muscle, while isometric maintains length.
• C. Isometric uses more energy, while isotonic uses less.
• D. Isotonic involves smooth muscle, while isometric involves skeletal muscle.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Isometric contractions occur when the muscle generates tension without changing its length, while isotonic contractions involve the muscle changing length to move a load. In isotonic contractions, the muscle shortens to move a load, whereas in isometric contractions, the muscle contracts to hold a position without movement. Choice A is incorrect because isometric contractions do not involve movement, while choice C is incorrect as isotonic contractions typically require more energy due to movement. Choice D is incorrect because the type of muscle involved (smooth or skeletal) is not the defining factor between isometric and isotonic contractions.

5. What is the mode of the numbers in the distribution shown in the table?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The mode of a set of numbers is the value that appears most frequently. In the distribution shown in the table, the number '1' occurs more times than any other number, making it the mode. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not represent the number that occurs most frequently in the dataset.

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