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Nursing School Entrance Exams
The process by which the body regulates its temperature is referred to as:
Homeostasis
The set up illustrates which of the following process?
Osmosis
Which of the following is correct regarding the flow of water molecules?
The water molecules flow from the less concentrated to the more concentrated solution.
What is the process by which water flows from the soil into the roots?
Osmosis
Dogs take in oxygen during inspiration by which of the following process?
Passive diffusion
The functional unit of lungs is the:
Alveoli
The functional unit of the kidney is the:
Nephron
Which part of the brain is associated with hearing?
Temporal lobe
The occipital lobe of the cerebrum is associated with which of the following?
Vision
Jane had an injury to her cerebellum. Which of the following is likely to occur?
Difficulty of balancing herself
In which organ can you locate the semicircular canals?
Ears
There are three semi-circular canals. What are their functions?
Balancing
What is the test that can be used to identify potassium, sodium, and calcium?
Flame test
, What test would you perform on potatoes to identify starch?
Iodine test
Human skeleton is made of:
206 bones
Spinal column has how many vertebrae?
33
Longest bone of the human body is:
Femur
The skull is consisting of:
22 bones
The smallest bone of human body is:
Stapes
What should the nurse do immediately before performing any procedure?
Wash their hands
Which patient would be at the greatest risk of electrolyte imbalance?
A child who is vomiting and has diarrhea
A patient who is undergoing cancer chemotherapy says to the nurse, “This is no way to live.” Which
responses uses reflective technique?
"You sound discouraged today."
Which patient statement indicates a further need for teaching about vitamins?
"Vitamins can be taken without the fear of toxic effects.’
A patient report being constipated. What should the nurse encourage the patient to eat?
Fresh fruit and whole wheat bread
A nurse assesses that a postoperative patient has a decreased blood pressure and weak, thread pulse and
concludes that the patient may be hemorrhaging. For what additional signs of hemorrhage should the
nurse assess the patient?
Tachycardia
The patient diagnosed with an exacerbation of COPD is in respiratory distress. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first?
Assist the patient into a sitting position at 90 degrees.
The nurse writes a problem of “impaired gas exchange” for a patient diagnose with cancer of the lung.
Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?