Nursing Elites

1. How many milliliters are in 4 liters?

• A. 40 milliliters
• B. 40 milliliters
• C. 4000 milliliters
• D. 4 milliliters

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you must remember that 1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters. Therefore, to find out how many milliliters are in 4 liters, you multiply 4 by 1,000. This gives you a total of 4,000 milliliters in 4 liters. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert liters to milliliters. A and B incorrectly represent 40 milliliters, which would be the result if you mistakenly multiplied by 10 instead of 1,000. Choice D is even further from the correct answer, as it suggests only 4 milliliters, which is significantly less than the actual conversion of 4 liters to milliliters.

2. The order of operations (PEMDAS) dictates the sequence for evaluating mathematical expressions. If a = 2 and b = -3, what is the value of 3a^2 - 2ab + b^2?

• A. -3
• B. 0
• C. 33
• D. 15

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Given expression: 3a^2 - 2ab + b^2. Substitute the values of a and b: 3(2)^2 - 2(2)(-3) + (-3)^2 = 3(4) + 12 + 9 = 12 + 12 + 9 = 24 + 9 = 33. Therefore, the value of the expression is 33, which corresponds to option C. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately evaluate the expression with the given values of a and b.

3. Divide: 92 ÷ 11 =

• A. 8 r3
• B. 8 r4
• C. 8 r7
• D. 9 r1

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To divide 92 by 11, you get 8 as the whole number part of the quotient. The remainder is 4, so the correct answer is 8 r4. Choice A, 8 r3, is incorrect because the remainder is 4, not 3. Choice C, 8 r7, is incorrect as the remainder cannot be greater than the divisor. Choice D, 9 r1, is incorrect as the whole number part of the quotient is 8, not 9.

4. The physician ordered 3,000 units of heparin; 5,000 U/mL is on hand. How many milliliters will you give?

• A. 0.5 ml
• B. 0.6 ml
• C. 0.75 ml
• D. 0.8 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the volume of heparin needed, use the formula: Volume of Heparin = (Ordered Units / Concentration of Heparin). Substituting the values, Volume = (3,000 units / 5,000 U/mL) = 0.6 ml. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.6 ml. Choice A (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it results from an incorrect calculation. Choices C (0.75 ml) and D (0.8 ml) are also incorrect calculations based on the wrong formula application or mathematical errors.

5. What number is 15, if it is 20% of that number?

• A. 3
• B. 45
• C. 75
• D. 300

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number that 15 is 20% of, we set up the equation: x * 0.20 = 15. Solving for x, we get x = 15 / 0.20 = 75. Therefore, 15 is 20% of 75. Choice A, 3, is too small to be 20% of 15. Choice C, 75, is the result of the correct calculation. Choice D, 300, is too large to be 20% of 15.

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