Nursing Elites

1. A bag contains 5 red marbles and 7 blue marbles. If you draw a marble without looking, what is the probability it will be red?

• A. 1/4
• B. 1/3
• C. 1/2
• D. 2/3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Divide the number of red marbles (5) by the total number of marbles (12) to get 1/3 probability.

2. A large geographic area characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals is called a:

• A. Population
• B. Community
• C. Biome
• D. Ecosystem

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: A) Population refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area. B) Community refers to all the populations of different species living and interacting in a particular area. C) Biome is a large geographic area characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals. Biomes are defined by factors such as temperature, precipitation, and vegetation types. D) Ecosystem refers to a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment. An ecosystem can be part of a biome.

3. Katherine is a young Unit Manager of the Pediatric Ward. Most of her staff nurses are senior

• A. Identify the source of the conflict and understand the points of friction
• B. Disregard what she feels and continue to work independently
• C. Seek help from the Director of Nursing
• D. Quit her job and look for another employment.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Seek help from the Director of Nursing. As a young Unit Manager managing a team of senior staff nurses, Katherine may face challenges in leading and gaining the respect of her team due to the age and experience gap. Seeking help from the Director of Nursing can provide her with guidance, mentorship, and support in navigating these challenges. It is important for Katherine to communicate openly about any conflicts or issues she may be facing in order to address them effectively and maintain a positive work environment. Quitting her job (option D) should be considered as a last resort after exhausting all other possible solutions.

4. Which sentence uses the pronoun "they" correctly?

• A. Her friends told her they liked her new haircut.
• B. Sarah and I, they went to the movies.
• C. They gave the awards to whomever deserved them.
• D. The birds, they were singing in the trees.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A agrees with the closest noun, "friends."

5. A satellite orbits the Earth at constant speed. Which force is responsible for its circular motion?

• A. Gravitational force from the Earth
• B. Thrust from the satellite's engine
• C. Friction between the satellite and the atmosphere
• D. Normal force from the Earth's surface

Correct answer: A

Rationale: This force acts towards the Earth's center, providing the centripetal force required for the satellite to move in a circle.

6. The process by which one element changes into another through radioactive decay is known as:

• A. Transmutation
• B. Fission
• C. Fusion
• D. Oxidation

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Transmutation - Radioactive decay alters the atomic structure, changing the element's identity (transmutation).

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