Nursing Elites

1. Express 18/5 as a reduced mixed number.

• A. 3 3/5
• B. 3 1/15
• C. 3 1/18
• D. 3 1/54

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 18/5 = 3 with a remainder of 3, so it is 3 3/5. 3 1/15 is equivalent to 46/15 which is greater than 18/5 3 1/18 converts to 55/18 which is also greater than 18/5 3 1/54 converts to 163/54

2. If the width of a rectangle is 4 inches (in) and the area of the rectangle is 32 in², what is the length of the rectangle?

• A. 8 in
• B. 28 in
• C. 36 in
• D. 128 in

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the length of the rectangle, we use the formula: Length = Area / Width. Substituting the values given, Length = 32 in² / 4 in = 8 in. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B (28 in), Choice C (36 in), and Choice D (128 in) are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the length based on the given width and area of the rectangle.

3. What is an equivalent fraction?

• A. A fraction that looks different but represents the same value
• B. A fraction that is smaller than another fraction
• C. A fraction that is larger than another fraction
• D. A fraction that has the same numerator as another fraction

Correct answer: A

Rationale: An equivalent fraction is a fraction that may look different in terms of its numerator and denominator but still represents the same value or quantity. This means that when you simplify or expand a fraction, its value remains unchanged. Choice B and C are incorrect because equivalent fractions are not determined by being smaller or larger than another fraction; it is about representing the same quantity. Choice D is incorrect because equivalent fractions may have different numerators as long as the ratio between the numerator and denominator remains the same.

4. During January, Dr. Lewis worked 20 shifts. During February, she worked three times as many shifts as she did during January. During March, she worked half the number of shifts she worked during February. Which equation below describes the number of shifts Dr. Lewis worked in March?

• A. shifts = 20 + 3 + 1/2
• B. shifts = (20)(3)(1/2)
• C. shifts = (20)(3) + 1/2
• D. shifts = 20 + (3)(1/2)

Correct answer: B

Rationale: During January, Dr. Lewis worked 20 shifts. Shifts for January = 20. During February, she worked three times as many shifts as she did during January. Shifts for February = (20)(3) = 60. During March, she worked half the number of shifts she worked in February. Shifts for March = (60)(1/2) = 30. Therefore, the correct equation to describe the number of shifts Dr. Lewis worked in March is 'shifts = (20)(3)(1/2)', representing the calculation based on the given scenario. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately represent the correct mathematical relationship between the shifts worked in the different months, making them incorrect.

5. Simplify the following expression: 4 * (2/3) ÷ 1 * (1/6)

• A. 2
• B. 3 1/3
• C. 4
• D. 4 1/2

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To simplify the expression, first convert the mixed numbers into fractions: 4 * (2/3) ÷ 1 * (1/6). This becomes 4 * 2/3 ÷ 1 * 1/6. Next, perform the multiplication and division from left to right: 8/3 ÷ 1 * 1/6 = 8/3 * 1 * 6 = 8/3 * 6 = 16. Therefore, the correct answer is 4. Choice A (2) is incorrect as it does not represent the final simplified expression. Choice B (3 1/3) is incorrect as it does not match the result of simplifying the expression. Choice D (4 1/2) is incorrect as it does not match the result of simplifying the expression.

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