Pre-nursing
When does the nursing application usually open and close?
Jan 15/March 15
Name the longest bone in the human body
The Femur
After taking a drug, you can experience a rash, hives, or even difficulty breathing. This is the result of a) drug allergy, b) drug idiosyncrasy, c) drug tolerance, d)drug synergism
Drug allergy
Glycogen is the main way the body stores glucose—better known by what sweet common name?
Sugar
Who are our president and vice president?
Theophillia and Tiffany
How many students are accepted into the nursing program
120
Which is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
a) 20 to 40 beats per minute, b) 40 to 60 beats per minute, c) 60 to 100 beats per minute, d) Over 100 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
What is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine which most commonly occurs in young adults during a growth spurt?
Scoliosis
What is the universal blood donor?
-O
Extra 100: It has neither A nor B surface antigens on the red blood cells
What does the program take into consideration for admission
Grades/GPA
The average life of a taste bud is (a)10 days, (b)10 weeks, (c)10 months, or (d)10 years.
10 days
Which of the following would be the best option to decrease swelling?
a) Heat compression, b)Moist bandages, c) Dry bandage pressure, d) Cold compression
Cold compression
Which medical term comes from the Greek word for “without breathing” and is included in the name of a condition where a person experiences brief pauses in breathing while they’re asleep?
Apnea
How many of our board members are currently in nursing school
*Extra 100 for naming them!!
4
Why does IUSON now accept double applicants?
Because they got rid of the accelerated program
What name is given to the process by which new bone is produced?
Ossification
Normal internal body temperature?
98.6 F or 37 C
The varicella-zoster virus causes skin outbreaks in children, and in 1995 the FDA approved a vaccine to prevent its infection. What's the common name for the disease this virus causes?
Chicken Pox
Name t least 1 of the nursing advisors
Ashley Burelison, Josh Bowles, Doug DaVee, Elaine Barr
How many maximum transfer credits are you allowed in your transcript?
4
What anatomical name is given to the final segment of the spine?
What's the most accurate way of measuring core temperature?
a) Rectally, b)Orally, c)Otic, d)Forehead
Rectally
A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases affecting what organ?
Kidneys
What do HIV and AIDS stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and (HIV)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)