PAX PAX Nursing Admission 5

Question 1

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.

Question 2

A medication order reads: give 0.5 mg. The available tablets are 0.25 mg each. How many tablets should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

0.5 mg ÷ 0.25 mg per tablet = 2 tablets.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

Life is a journey.

Answer

A metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as,' as in 'Life is a journey.'

Question 4

Which element has the chemical symbol 'Na'?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Answer

Na is the chemical symbol for sodium, derived from the Latin word 'natrium.'

Question 5

If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

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