Nursing Elites

1. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its speed in miles per hour?

• A. 50 mph
• B. 60 mph
• C. 55 mph
• D. 75 mph

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate speed, divide the distance traveled by the time taken: 240 miles ÷ 4 hours = 60 mph. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A (50 mph) is incorrect as it results from an incorrect calculation. Choice C (55 mph) and D (75 mph) are also incorrect because they are not the correct result of dividing 240 miles by 4 hours.

2. A marathon runner completes 21.6 miles and burns 2,274 calories. What is the rate of calories burned per mile?

• A. 105.28
• B. 105.37
• C. 105.45
• D. 105.55

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the rate of calories burned per mile, you divide the total calories burned by the total miles run: 2274 calories / 21.6 miles = 105.28 calories per mile. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not match the calculated value. The rate of calories burned per mile is a precise calculation based on the given values, and only choice A aligns with the correct calculation.

3. If his current salary is $35,511 and he receives a 5% increase, what will his new salary be?

• A. $36,375.20
• B. $37,095
• C. $37,136.65
• D. $38,010.25

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the new salary after a 5% increase, you need to add 5% of the current salary to the current salary. 5% of $35,511 is $1,775.55. Adding this amount to the current salary gives a new salary of $37,286.55, which is not listed among the answer choices. The closest amount is $37,136.65, which is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the new salary after a 5% increase.

4. A patient's temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. What is their temperature in degrees Celsius (1°F = 5/9°C)?

• A. 37�C
• B. 32�C
• C. 41�C
• D. 45�C

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you need to subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature (98.6°F) and then multiply the result by 5/9. Doing this calculation, you get 37°C. Choice B (32°C) is incorrect because it doesn't consider the conversion formula correctly. Choices C (41°C) and D (45°C) are incorrect as they do not apply the conversion formula accurately, leading to incorrect results.

5. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.0009?

• A. 0.09%
• B. 9%
• C. 0.01%
• D. 0.90%

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 0.09%. To convert 0.0009 to a percentage, move the decimal point four places to the right and add a percentage sign. Therefore, 0.0009 is equal to 0.09%. Choice B (9%) is incorrect as it represents 0.09 without the decimal point adjustment. Choice C (0.01%) is incorrect as it represents 0.0009 with one less zero. Choice D (0.90%) is incorrect as it represents 0.9 not 0.0009.

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