Nursing Elites

1. Autobiographies and memoirs are examples of what form of writing?

• A. Fiction
• B. Narrative
• C. Informational text
• D. Research papers

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Autobiographies and memoirs are examples of narrative writing. Narrative writing is a form of writing that tells a story or recounts events. Autobiographies are personal accounts of one's life written by the person themselves, while memoirs are also personal accounts but focus on specific memories or events. Fiction (Choice A) refers to imaginary stories, not real-life accounts like autobiographies and memoirs. Informational text (Choice C) presents factual information without a narrative structure. Research papers (Choice D) are academic documents that present research findings and analysis, not personal accounts like autobiographies and memoirs.

2. Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees 'be happier, healthier, and more productive'?

• A. In 1999, National Napping Day was founded in response to Daylight Saving Time
• B. Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food
• C. Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap
• D. A study showing that the best time of the day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The statement that rested people have better impulse control supports the claim that napping during the workday can lead to employees being happier, healthier, and more productive. Improved impulse control can result in better decision-making, including choosing nutritious food over junk food, which contributes to overall well-being and productivity. Choices A, C, and D do not directly address the relationship between napping and improved well-being or productivity, making them less relevant to supporting the claim.

3. In the table above, how many Heather Gray T-shirts were ordered in a size small in the month of January?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Correct answer: A

Rationale: According to the table, one Heather Gray T-shirt in size small was ordered in January. The other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the information provided in the table, which clearly states that only one T-shirt of that description was ordered.

4. Which of the following stories' messages is significantly distorted through the use of an irrelevant detail?

• A. A soft profile about a local politician's part-time rock band that mentions his political differences with his bandmates
• B. A feature story of a local business owner running for political office in which she admits to having employed illegal laborers
• C. A profile of several local Jewish and Arab business leaders that mentions ongoing hostilities in the Middle East
• D. A news report about a local citizen protesting property tax rates that includes details about an immigration violation he committed twenty years previously

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. In the news report about a local citizen protesting property tax rates that includes details about an immigration violation he committed twenty years previously, the irrelevant detail about the immigration violation distracts from the main message of the protest against property tax rates. The inclusion of this detail shifts the focus away from the citizen's current concerns and the reasons for his protest, thus distorting the story's message. Choices A, B, and C do not include irrelevant details that significantly distort the main messages of the stories. Choice A mentions political differences with bandmates but still focuses on the politician's part-time rock band. Choice B discusses the employment of illegal laborers but remains centered on the business owner's political aspirations. Choice C talks about ongoing hostilities in the Middle East but does not veer away from the main focus on the local Jewish and Arab business leaders.

5. After an unexpected rearrangement of their schedules, Thomas and his sister realize that they will have to squeeze in the film after 10 p.m. Given this new information, which cinema is the best option?

• A. Twin Theatres
• B. Reveler Cinema
• C. Big Screen 14
• D. Best Seat in The House

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Since Thomas and his sister have to squeeze in the film after 10 p.m., they need to watch the film later in the evening. Among the options, Reveler Cinema offers showtimes after 10 p.m. with a showing at 7:15 p.m., making it the best choice. Twin Theatres, Big Screen 14, and Best Seat in The House do not have showtimes after 10 p.m., making Reveler Cinema the most suitable option for the siblings to catch a film at that time.

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