Nursing Elites

1. What is the best way to punctuate the dialogue "Are you coming?" she asked. "Maybe," I replied.

• A. "Are you coming?" she asked? "Maybe," I replied.
• B. "Are you coming?" she asked. "Maybe," I replied.
• C. "Are you coming?" she asked, "Maybe," I replied.
• D. "Are you coming?" she asked, "Maybe," I replied.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Each speaker's words need quotation marks, and the question mark should go inside the closing quotation mark of the question.

2. Which of the following is NOT a part of a plant cell?

• A. Cell wall
• B. Plasma membrane
• C. Vacuole
• D. Mitochondria

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: A) Cell wall: This is a structure found in plant cells that provides support and protection. B) Plasma membrane: Also known as the cell membrane, it surrounds the cell and regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell. C) Vacuole: This is a storage organelle found in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products. D) Mitochondria: Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in both plant and animal cells. They are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Mitochondria, as it is a part of a plant cell.

3. A lampshade consists of a cylindrical base (diameter 20cm, height 10cm) and a hemispherical top (same diameter as the base). What is its total surface area?

• A. 785 sq cm
• B. 1130 sq cm
• C. 1570 sq cm
• D. 2055 sq cm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Calculate the surface area of the cylinder (base + lateral surface) and the hemisphere (half of a sphere's surface area). Add both areas to find the total surface area.

4. Which word is spelled correctly?

• A. Accomodate
• B. Acquiesce
• C. Percieve
• D. Dilema

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct spelling for "to submit or agree without protest."

5. An object is thrown at an angle. Which of the following forces acts HORIZONTALLY on the object during its flight?

• A. Gravitational force
• B. Normal force from the ground
• C. Air resistance
• D. The force of throwing

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Gravitational force acts downwards, normal force is perpendicular to motion at the launch point, and the throwing force is gone after release. Only air resistance acts continuously to oppose horizontal motion.

6. What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence "The students eagerly awaited the results"?

• A. Verb
• B. Noun
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B identifies "results" as the direct object of the verb "awaited," making it a noun.

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