Nursing Elites

1. Find the area in square centimeters of a circle with a diameter of 16 centimeters. Use 3.14 for π.

• A. 25.12
• B. 50.24
• C. 100.48
• D. 200.96

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The formula for the area of a circle is: Area = π x (radius²). Given: Diameter = 16 cm, so Radius = Diameter / 2 = 16 / 2 = 8 cm. Now, calculate the area using π = 3.14: Area = 3.14 x (8²) = 3.14 x 64 = 200.96 cm². The correct answer is D (200.96 cm²) as it correctly calculates the area of the circle. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not represent the accurate area of the circle based on the given diameter and π value.

2. In Jim's school, there are 3 girls for every 2 boys. There are 650 students in total. Using this information, how many students are girls?

• A. 260
• B. 130
• C. 65
• D. 390

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the number of girls in Jim's school, we first establish the ratio of girls to boys as 3:2. This ratio implies that out of every 5 students (3 girls + 2 boys), 3 are girls and 2 are boys. Since there are a total of 650 students, we can divide them into 5 equal parts based on the ratio. Each part represents 650 divided by 5, which is 130. Therefore, there are 3 parts of girls in the school, totaling 3 multiplied by 130, which equals 390. Hence, there are 390 girls in Jim's school. Choice A, 260, is incorrect as it does not consider the correct ratio and calculation. Choice B, 130, is incorrect as it only represents one part of the total students, not the number of girls. Choice C, 65, is incorrect as it ignores the total number of students and the ratio provided.

3. Calculate the sum of the numbers from 1 to 6:

• A. 30
• B. 21
• C. 15
• D. 13

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the sum of numbers from 1 to 6, we add them together: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21. Therefore, the correct answer is 21. Choice A (30) is incorrect because it is not the sum of the numbers 1 to 6. Choice C (15) is incorrect as it is the sum of numbers 1 to 5. Choice D (13) is incorrect as it is the sum of numbers 1 to 4, not 1 to 6.

4. Veronica has to create the holiday schedule for the neonatal unit at her hospital. She knows that 35% of the staff members will not be available because they are taking vacation days during the holiday. Of the remaining staff members who will be available, only 20% are certified to work in the neonatal unit. What percentage of the total staff is certified and available to work in the neonatal unit during the holiday?

• A. 0.07
• B. 0.13
• C. 0.65
• D. 0.8

Correct answer: A

Rationale: After 35% of the staff is on vacation, 65% remain. Of these remaining staff, 20% are certified to work in the neonatal unit. To find the percentage of the total staff that is certified and available, we calculate 20% of the 65% remaining staff: 0.2 * 65% = 13%. Therefore, 13% of the total staff is certified and available to work in the neonatal unit during the holiday. The correct answer is 0.13. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the correct percentage calculation based on the given information.

5. What is the solution to 4 x 7 + (25 – 21)²?

• A. 512
• B. 36
• C. 44
• D. 22

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the solution, first solve the expression inside the parentheses: 25 - 21 = 4. Then, square the result from the parentheses: 4² = 16. Next, perform the multiplication: 4 x 7 = 28. Finally, add the results: 28 + 16 = 44. Therefore, the correct answer is 44. Choice A (512), Choice B (36), and Choice D (22) are incorrect as they do not follow the correct order of operations for solving the given mathematical expression.

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