Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following functions is not controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

• A. Digestion
• B. Walking
• C. Heartbeat
• D. Temperature regulation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Walking. Walking is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Walking is a voluntary action governed by the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary skeletal muscle movement. The autonomic nervous system, on the other hand, regulates functions that are involuntary, such as digestion, heartbeat, and temperature regulation. Choices A, C, and D are all functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Digestion involves processes like peristalsis and secretion of digestive enzymes, heartbeat is regulated by the autonomic nervous system to maintain blood pressure and circulation, and temperature regulation includes responses like sweating or shivering to maintain body temperature within a narrow range.

2. What is the anatomical term for the back of the body? Example: Shoulder blade.

• A. Anterior
• B. Superior
• C. Posterior
• D. Inferior

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Posterior. 'Posterior' is the anatomical term that refers to the back of the body. It is the opposite of 'anterior,' which refers to the front of the body. 'Superior' typically describes a structure that is positioned above another structure, while 'inferior' refers to a structure that is below another. In this case, the term 'posterior' specifically indicates the back of the body, making it the most appropriate choice among the options provided.

3. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?

• A. High blood pressure
• B. High levels of LDL cholesterol
• C. Regular physical activity
• D. Smoking

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Regular physical activity is not a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis; in fact, it is associated with a reduced risk. High blood pressure, high levels of LDL cholesterol, and smoking are all known risk factors for atherosclerosis. Regular physical activity plays a crucial role in improving cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, and maintaining overall well-being. Therefore, the correct answer is regular physical activity (choice C).

4. What is the name of the sheath of connective tissue that surrounds a skeletal muscle?

• A. Epimysium
• B. Perimysium
• C. Endomysium
• D. Myofibril

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is Epimysium. The epimysium is the outermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds a skeletal muscle, providing protection and support to the muscle as a whole. Perimysium, which surrounds bundles of muscle fibers known as fascicles, is not the sheath that surrounds the entire muscle. Endomysium surrounds individual muscle fibers, not the entire muscle. Myofibril is a structure within muscle fibers that contains the contractile proteins responsible for muscle contraction, but it is not the sheath of connective tissue surrounding the muscle.

5. In the context of the cardiac cycle, what does the P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?

• A. Atrial depolarization
• B. Ventricular depolarization
• C. Atrial repolarization
• D. Ventricular repolarization

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents atrial depolarization, which signifies the electrical activation of the atria as they prepare to contract. During the cardiac cycle, atrial depolarization occurs first, leading to atrial contraction. Ventricular depolarization is represented by the QRS complex, not the P wave. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the P wave specifically corresponds to atrial depolarization, not ventricular depolarization, atrial repolarization, or ventricular repolarization.

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