Test Bank for Hamric Hansons Advanced Practice Nursing 7th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy

Test Bank for Hamric & Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing, 7th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy The following is not a characteristic of an insect: A. Three segmented body B. Six legs C. Two pairs of wings D. Two tentacles The following is not used to measure greenhouse crop nutrient levels: A. Soil tests B. Soluble salts meter C. Foliar analysis D. Tensiometer Light intensity can be measured in units of: A. Nanometers B. Micrometers C. Foot-candles D. Newtons A ___________results from crossing parents of different genotype for a trait. A. clone B. scion C. species D. hybrid The ________ transports water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant. A. phloem B. xylem C. pith D. cambium Crassula argentea is the botanical name for Jade Plant. Crassula is the _______ of the plant. A. family B. cultivar C. species D. genus Indolebutyric acid (IBA) is commonly used to: A. control insects B. control diseases C. raise soil pH D. promote rooting of cuttings Signal words on labels alert the user to the toxicity of a pesticide. Which of the following words is not used as a signal word?= A. DANGER B. HAZARDOUS C. CAUTION D. WARNING Which of the following flower parts is contained in the pistil? A. sepal B. receptacle C. anther D. style _________ is the process of softening or breaking a seed coat in order to overcome seed dormancy. A. Scarification B. Stratification C. Ratification D. Augmentation Prior to transplanting, seedlings should be _______________. A. kept in the dark. B. grown at a temperature of 90°F. C. hardened-off D. allowed to dampen-off. In order to lower the pH of a soil, materials containing ________ are used. A. dolomite B. lime C. hydrated lime D. sulfur Which of the following nutrients would be retained more by a root medium with high cation exchange capacity (CEC)? A. Potassium B. Phosphate C. Nitrate D. Sulfate Soluble salts in medium is measured by electrical conductivity (EC). An appropaite EC range for flowering potted crops using the pour through extraction method is: A. 0.25mS/cm to 0.75 mS/cm B. 0.5 mS/cm to 2.0 mS/cm C. 1.0 mS.cm to 4.6 mS/cm D. 3.0 mS.cm to 6.2 mS/cm Soilless medium can be amended with which of the following materials prior to potting to provide magnesium? A. Epsom Salt B. Gypsum C. Micronutrients mix D. Triple superphospate The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) developed for agriculture pesticides was implemented by what government agency? A. United States Department of Agriculture B. Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service C. Department of Homeland Security D. Environmental Protection Agency Cytokinins are responsible for cell division and differentiation in the plant. Cytokinins are produced in what plant part? A. Lateral shoots B. Roots C. Terminal shoots D. Cambium Which of the following auxins is naturally produced in the plant? A. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) B. Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) C. Indolepropionic acid (IPA) D. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) Carbon is an essential plant element. Plants obtain carbon from carbon dioxide gas (CO2). Air on the average contains what percent CO2? A. 0.30 percent B. 30 percent C. 0.03 percent D. 3 percent A plant's growth response to temperature is called: A. Vernalization B. Thermotropism C. Photoperiodism D. Thermoperiodic Which of the following is not an advantage of hydroponics? A. Plant nutrition is completely controlled through prepared nutrient solutions. B. Yield per unit area is reduced since plants may be planted closer together. C. Roots do not spread as much because H2O and nutrients are pumped directly to the plant. D. The need for weed, disease, and insect control is greatly reduced due to the absence of soil. Allelopathy is a plant phenomenon that does the following to plants: A. Prevents the formation of bacteria organisms B. Stops fungus organisms from growing on plants C. Creates a mechanism within the plant to induce flowering D. Production of a chemical compound by one plant that slows down or stops the growth of another plant Pesticides can be purchased for use in the greenhouse as a wettable powder (WP) or as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC). Which of the following is true about these two pesticide formulations. A. WP are diluted (dissolved) in water and can settle during application while EC are suspended in water and do not settle during application. B. There is no difference in the two formulations C. EC must be added to water in correct rates where WP are applied as it exist in the container D. WP and EC both are purchased as dry formulations Tulle in florist work is: A. The ribbon added to any floral piece being created B. Florist netting that can add color, texture, and support for some flowers C. Silk leaves used instead of fresh foliage in corsages D. Other accessories used in corsages such as pearl sprays, rhinestones, butterflies, or chenille letters The country that is the leading exporter of cut flowers to the United States floral industry is: A. Holland B. Ecuador C. Mexico D. Columbia The climatic conditions that are needed for carnations to be grown successfully as a cut flower include? A. Low light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, uniform temperature and day length B. High light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, and cold nights and hot days C. High light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, uniform temperature and day length D. Low light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, and short days In growing chrysanthemums as cut flowers the plant requires which of the following conditions to maintain a vegetative state of growth? A. Day length at less than 9.5 hours growing at 60 degrees B. Day length between 11 and 12 hours growing at 80 degrees C. Day length at 10.5 hours growing at 60 degrees D. Day length greater than 14.5 hours growing at 60 degrees The advantages of an ebb and flood irrigation system in the greenhouse are: A. Labor savings B. Reduced water and nutrient use C. Lower pesticide use D. All of the above Which of the following is not a plant hormone that can be used as a plant growth regulator? A. ethylene B. anthocyanin C. abscisic acid D. gibberellin The best root medium pH for a majority of spring bedding plants, but not including petunias or geraniums, is: A. 4.5 to 5.5 B. 5.5 to 6.5 C. 6.5 to 7.5 D. 7.5 to 8.5