Nursing Elites

1. A patient needs to increase his calcium intake. If each tablet contains 500 mg of calcium and the patient needs to take 1,500 mg per day, how many tablets should the patient take?

• A. 3 tablets
• B. 4 tablets
• C. 2 tablets
• D. 5 tablets

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the number of tablets needed, divide the total daily calcium intake required (1,500 mg) by the amount of calcium in each tablet (500 mg). 1,500 mg ÷ 500 mg = 3 tablets. Therefore, the patient should take 3 tablets to meet the 1,500 mg daily intake. Choice B, 4 tablets, is incorrect because it would exceed the required 1,500 mg. Choice C, 2 tablets, is insufficient to meet the daily intake. Choice D, 5 tablets, is also incorrect as it would exceed the required amount.

2. If the outside temperature is currently 22 degrees on the Celsius scale, what is the approximate temperature on the Fahrenheit scale?

• A. 56°F
• B. 62°F
• C. 66.5°F
• D. 71.6°F

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the formula: F = (C x 1.8) + 32. Substituting C = 22 into the formula gives: F = (22 x 1.8) + 32 = 39.6 + 32 = 71.6°F. Therefore, the approximate temperature on the Fahrenheit scale when it is 22 degrees Celsius is 71.6°F. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not match the correct conversion result. Choice A, 56°F, is lower than the correct conversion. Choice B, 62°F, is also lower than the correct conversion. Choice C, 66.5°F, is not a whole number and does not match the precise conversion of 71.6°F. Thus, the correct answer is 71.6°F.

3. After putting â…“ aside for her share of rent and utilities and spending $75 on groceries, what is left from her weekly paycheck?

• A. $150
• B. $214.86
• C. $204.26
• D. $192.76

Correct answer: A

Rationale: If she puts aside 1/3 of her paycheck for rent and utilities, this means she spends 3 portions in total. So, 1 portion represents 1/3 of the paycheck. Since she spends $75 on groceries, it leaves 2 portions. The total amount of 3 portions is the paycheck. To find out one portion, divide the total paycheck by 3: Paycheck = 3 portions. $75 is one portion. Multiply the one portion by 3 to find the total paycheck: $75 * 3 = $225. Subtract the spent amount from the weekly paycheck: $225 - $75 = $150. Therefore, the amount left from her weekly paycheck is $150. The other choices are incorrect because they do not follow the correct calculation based on the given information.

4. A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week and is paid weekly. Weekly deductions include federal tax $102.80, state tax $24.58, federal insurance $18.13, and family health insurance $52.15. What is the nurse's take-home pay each week?

• A. $443.50
• B. $450.00
• C. $500.00
• D. $430.00

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the nurse's take-home pay, first determine the weekly gross income. The nurse works 3 shifts x 8 hours = 24 hours at $17.81 per hour plus 1 shift x 12 hours = 12 hours at $17.81 per hour, totaling 36 hours. Therefore, the gross income is 36 hours x $17.81 = $641.16. Next, subtract the weekly deductions: federal tax $102.80 + state tax $24.58 + federal insurance $18.13 + family health insurance $52.15 = $197.66. Deducting $197.66 from the gross income gives $641.16 - $197.66 = $443.50 as the nurse's take-home pay each week. Therefore, the correct answer is $443.50. Choice B ($450.00) is incorrect because it does not consider the specific deductions provided. Choices C ($500.00) and D ($430.00) are also incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate calculation based on the given information.

5. If a dozen roses cost $36, how much will four roses cost?

• A. $9
• B. $12
• C. $10
• D. $15

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the cost of each rose, divide the total cost by the number of roses in a dozen: $36 ÷ 12 = $3 per rose. Therefore, 4 roses will cost 4 × $3 = $12. Choice A ($9) is incorrect because it miscalculates the cost per rose. Choice C ($10) is incorrect as it doesn't consider the correct division of the total cost. Choice D ($15) is incorrect as it overestimates the cost of four roses.

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