Nursing Elites

1. Which term refers to the feelings a text creates in the reader?

• A. Tone
• B. Irony
• C. Mood
• D. Theme

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Mood.' Mood refers to the atmosphere or emotional setting created by a piece of literary work. It reflects the feelings and emotions evoked in the reader while experiencing the text. 'Tone' (choice A) refers to the attitude of the writer towards the subject or audience, 'Irony' (choice B) involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs, and 'Theme' (choice D) is the central idea or message conveyed by the text.

2. Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence structure?

• A. Opening night for the performance was fast approaching, and stress levels were high.
• B. Because my tea was cold, I heated it in the microwave.
• C. She returned the laptop, the mouse, and the extra monitor.
• D. I closed the door as the noise from the TV was too loud, but I could still hear it.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In sentence B, 'Because my tea was cold' is the dependent clause, indicating that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D do not contain a dependent clause along with an independent clause, making them incorrect. Choice A is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is a compound sentence with a series of independent clauses, but lacks a dependent clause. Choice D is a compound-complex sentence with two independent clauses and a dependent clause.

3. Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

• A. I wish I could have gone to the beach.
• B. If I were you, I would choose option B.
• C. He insisted that she stay home.
• D. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A uses the subjunctive mood correctly as it expresses a wish or hypothetical situation. The phrase 'I wish I could have gone to the beach' implies a desire to have done something in the past that did not happen, which aligns with the usage of the subjunctive mood. Choice B uses the past subjunctive 'were' correctly in the conditional statement 'If I were you,' which is a common usage as well. Choice C, 'He insisted that she stay home,' is also correct as it follows the rule that the base form of the verb is used after verbs like insist, demand, request, etc., in the subjunctive mood. Choice D, 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk,' does not use the subjunctive mood. It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause but lacks the specific mood required to fit the context.

4. The chemical equation below is unbalanced. When it is properly balanced, how many molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) are produced for each molecule of propane (C3H8) in the reaction? 3C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O

• A. One Half.
• B. Two.
• C. Three.
• D. Five.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane is: 3C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O. This equation shows that for every 3 molecules of propane (C3H8) consumed, 3 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) are produced. Therefore, when properly balanced, 3CO2 are produced for each molecule of propane used. Thus, the correct answer is B: Two. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct stoichiometry as determined by the balanced equation.

5. What is the name of the muscular ring that controls the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach?

• A. Pyloric sphincter
• B. Cardiac sphincter
• C. Ileocecal valve
• D. Sphincter of Oddi

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is the Cardiac sphincter (lower esophageal sphincter). It is situated at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach, controlling the passage of food into the stomach. The cardiac sphincter opens and closes to regulate the flow of food and prevent reflux. The pyloric sphincter, on the other hand, is located between the stomach and the small intestine, not the esophagus and stomach. The ileocecal valve is positioned between the small and large intestines, while the Sphincter of Oddi is found in the duodenum, not between the esophagus and stomach.

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