Nursing Elites

1. A decorative box has a rectangular base (20cm by 15cm) and a hemispherical top with the same diameter as the base. What is the total surface area of the box (excluding the base)?

• A. 825 sq cm
• B. 1075 sq cm
• C. 1325 sq cm
• D. 1575 sq cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Calculate the surface area of the lateral sides and the hemisphere, then add them up.

2. She came across a theory which states that the leadership style is effective dependent on the

• A. Democratic
• B. Authoritarian
• C. Laissez faire
• D. Bureaucratic

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Democratic" because democratic leadership style is effective dependent on the participation and input of team members. In a democratic leadership style, decisions are made through discussion and consensus building, which can lead to higher levels of job satisfaction and productivity. Authoritarian leadership style emphasizes control and obedience, while laissez-faire leadership style lacks guidance and structure, and bureaucratic leadership style focuses on rules and regulations. Therefore, democratic leadership style is considered effective as it values the opinions and contributions of team members, leading to better outcomes and team cohesion.

3. 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."

4. Which word choice best fits the blank: "Her research paper was riddled with _____ errors."

• A. flagrant (obvious and inexcusable)
• B. cursory (superficial)
• C. innocuous (harmless)
• D. meticulous (carefully detailed)

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A "flagrant," emphasizes the severity and noticeable nature of the errors.

5. What is the difference between the atomic number and the mass number of an atom?

• A. The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus, while the mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
• B. The atomic number is the number of electrons in an atom, while the mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
• C. The atomic number is the number of neutrons in the nucleus, while the mass number is the total number of protons and electrons in an atom.
• D. The atomic number is the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, while the mass number is the total number of electrons in an atom.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The atomic number and the mass number are two fundamental properties of an atom. They provide important information about the identity and structure of an element.

6. What is the term for a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a specific temperature and pressure?

• A. Saturated solution
• B. Unsaturated solution
• C. Dilute solution
• D. Concentrated solution

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A saturated solution is one in which the maximum amount of solute has dissolved under specific conditions. The other choices do not accurately describe a saturated solution.

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