Nursing Elites

1. A study was conducted where patients were divided into three groups: 1/2 in Group Alpha, 1/3 in Group Beta, and 1/6 in Group Gamma. Which group is the smallest?

• A. Group Alpha
• B. Group Beta
• C. Group Gamma
• D. Group Gamma

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The smallest group is Group Gamma, which had 1/6 of the total number of patients. To determine the smallest group, compare the fractions representing the portions of patients in each group. 1/6 is smaller than 1/3 and 1/2, making Group Gamma the smallest. Group Alpha and Group Beta have larger fractions of patients, making them larger groups compared to Group Gamma.

2. Which number is larger, 0.5 or 1/3?

• A. 0.5
• B. 1/3
• C. They are equal
• D. Cannot be determined

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To compare 0.5 and 1/3, we can convert 0.5 to a fraction, which is 1/2. When comparing 1/2 and 1/3, we find that 1/2 is greater than 1/3. Therefore, 0.5 is larger than 1/3. Choice B is incorrect as 1/3 is smaller. Choice C is incorrect as the numbers are not equal. Choice D is incorrect as a clear comparison can be made.

3. What score must Dwayne get on his next math test to maintain an overall average of at least 90?

• A. 89
• B. 98
• C. 95
• D. 100

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To maintain an overall average of at least 90, Dwayne must aim for a score of 90 on every test. If his current average is below 90, he needs to make up for it by scoring higher on upcoming tests. Choosing 98 ensures that his overall average remains at or above 90. Choice A (89) is below the desired average of 90, so it would not be sufficient. Choices C (95) and D (100) are higher than necessary to maintain an average of at least 90.

4. Lauren must travel a distance of 1,480 miles to get to her destination. She plans to drive approximately the same number of miles per day for 5 days. Which of the following is a reasonable estimate of the number of miles she will drive per day?

• A. 240 miles
• B. 260 miles
• C. 300 miles
• D. 340 miles

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To estimate the number of miles Lauren will drive per day, the total distance can be rounded to 1,500 miles. Divide this by the number of days she plans to drive, which is 5. 1,500 miles / 5 days = 300 miles per day. Therefore, a reasonable estimate for the number of miles she will drive per day is 300. Choice A (240 miles) is too low, Choice B (260 miles) is slightly low, and Choice D (340 miles) is too high when considering the total distance and the number of days Lauren plans to drive.

5. In a class of 30 students, with 60% boys and 40% girls, how many girls are in the class?

• A. 18 girls
• B. 12 girls
• C. 15 girls
• D. 10 girls

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number of girls in the class, we need to calculate 40% of the total number of students, which is 30. 40% of 30 is 0.40 * 30 = 12 girls. Therefore, there are 12 girls in the class. Choice A, 18 girls, is incorrect as it miscalculates the percentage. Choice C, 15 girls, is incorrect as it misrepresents the correct calculation. Choice D, 10 girls, is incorrect as it underestimates the number of girls in the class.

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