Nursing Elites

1. The author's attitude towards history seems to be

• A. indifferent and neutral, presenting it as an objective field of study.
• B. critical and dismissive, questioning its practical applicability in the present.
• C. enthusiastic and optimistic, highlighting its potential to guide the future.
• D. pessimistic and cautious, emphasizing the risk of repeating past mistakes.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The passage's overall tone highlights the value and utility of history, showcasing its potential to inspire and guide us, suggesting an optimistic and encouraging view.

2. 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.

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. Where should a semicolon be placed in the following sentence? "He loves reading comics, playing video games, and spending time with friends"?

• A. He loves reading comics; playing video games, and spending time with friends.
• B. He loves reading comics, playing video games; and spending time with friends.
• C. He loves reading comics, playing video games and spending time with friends.
• D. No semicolon needed.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Semicolons can join three or more items in a list, especially when the items themselves contain commas. Option (b) is the correct placement.

5. What happens to the work done on an object when the angle between force and displacement is 90 degrees?

• A. Maximum work is done
• B. No work is done
• C. Minimum work is done
• D. Work is infinite

Correct answer: b

Rationale: When the angle between force and displacement is 90 degrees, the work done on the object is zero.

6. What is the medical term for heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid?

• A. Dysphagia
• B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• C. Peptic ulcer
• D. Ulcerative colitis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: A) Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing and is not specifically related to heartburn. B) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the medical term for heartburn, which is a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus. C) Peptic ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus, and it can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, not specifically heartburn. D) Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum, and it does not typically cause heartburn.

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