Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the questions that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
Breonna Jones is 16 years old, 5’4”, and weighs 93 lb. She was admitted 2 days ago after collapsing at the local high school. Her parents knew she was skinny but had no idea how emaciated she was, or that her life was in danger. As you develop Breonna’s plan of care, you take into consideration the four major biological molecules that are building blocks of all cells.
-Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the questions that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  Breonna Jones is 16 years old, 5’4”, and weighs 93 lb. She was admitted 2 days ago after collapsing at the local high school. Her parents knew she was skinny but had no idea how emaciated she was, or that her life was in danger. As you develop Breonna’s plan of care, you take into consideration the four major biological molecules that are building blocks of all cells.
-Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "Bacteria are larger than viruses" is the only option that is true and relates to the question. The other options may be true statements but are not relevant to the question at hand. Option A is incorrect as eukaryotic microorganisms are generally larger than bacteria. Option B is incorrect as archaea are smaller than bacteria. Option D is incorrect as viruses are generally smaller than eukaryotic microorganisms.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Questions