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1. A lab test result shows a blood glucose level of 5.5 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). What is the equivalent level in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?

• A. 55 mg/dL
• B. 5.5 mg/dL
• C. 0.55 mg/dL
• D. 550 mg/dL

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert the blood glucose level from millimoles per liter (mmol/L) to milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), we need to perform a double conversion. 1 millimole is equivalent to 180.15 milligrams, and 1 liter is equal to 10 deciliters. First, multiply the glucose level (5.5 mmol/L) by the conversion factor for millimoles to milligrams (180.15 mg/mmol), then divide by the conversion factor for liters to deciliters (10 dL/L): 5.5 mmol/L * 180.15 mg/mmol / 10 dL/L ≈ 55 mg/dL. Therefore, the equivalent blood glucose level in mg/dL is 55. Choice A is correct. Choice B is incorrect as it does not account for the conversion factors properly. Choices C and D are significantly off as they do not follow the correct conversion calculations.

2. Convert this military time to regular time: 0705 hours.

• A. 7:05 A.M.
• B. 7:05 P.M.
• C. 5:07 A.M.
• D. 5:07 P.M.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In military time, 0705 hours translates to 7:05 A.M. Military time follows a 24-hour clock format, so there is no change from A.M. to P.M. like in regular time. Choice B (7:05 P.M.) is incorrect as 0705 hours is in the morning. Choices C (5:07 A.M.) and D (5:07 P.M.) are incorrect due to the incorrect order of hours and minutes.

3. How many ounces are in 8 & 1/4 pints?

• A. 136 oz
• B. 128 oz
• C. 132 oz
• D. 130 oz

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert 8 1/4 pints to ounces, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 8 1/4 = 33/4. There are 16 ounces in 1 pint. Now, multiply 33/4 by 16 ounces per pint: 33/4 x 16 = 132 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is 132 oz. Choice A (136 oz) is incorrect because it does not result from the correct conversion. Choice B (128 oz) is incorrect as it is a miscalculation. Choice D (130 oz) is incorrect as well, not derived from the accurate conversion process.

4. A baseball team won 72 games. This was 90% of the games it played. How many games did it play?

• A. 75
• B. 80
• C. 85
• D. 100

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Let the total number of games be x. If the team won 72 games, which is 90% of the total games played, we can set up the equation: 72 = 0.90 * x. To find x, divide 72 by 0.90: x = 72 / 0.90 = 80 games. Therefore, the baseball team played 80 games in total. Choice A, 75, is incorrect because it is less than 80. Choice C, 85, is incorrect as it is more than 80. Choice D, 100, is incorrect as it is significantly more than the calculated total of 80 games.

5. A circular bandage has a diameter of 6cm. What is the area covered by the bandage (area of a circle = πr^2)?

• A. 9π cm^2
• B. 18π cm^2
• C. 27π cm^2
• D. 36π cm^2

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: - The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr^2, where r is the radius of the circle. - The diameter of the circular bandage is 6 cm, so the radius (r) is half of the diameter, which is 6/2 = 3 cm. - Substitute the radius (r = 3 cm) into the formula for the area of a circle: A = π(3)^2 = 9π cm^2. - Therefore, the area covered by the bandage is 9π cm^2.

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