Nursing Elites

1. How many ounces are in 3/4 pints?

• A. 12 ounces
• B. 16 ounces
• C. 14 ounces
• D. 10 ounces

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the number of ounces in 3/4 pints, we need to know that 1 pint is equal to 16 ounces. Therefore, 3/4 of a pint would be 3/4 * 16 = 12 ounces. The correct answer is 12 ounces because 3/4 pints is equivalent to 12 ounces. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the conversion from pints to ounces.

2. If the outside temperature is currently 15 degrees on the Celsius scale, what is the approximate temperature on the Fahrenheit scale?

• A. 59°F
• B. 61°F
• C. 63.5°F
• D. 65.2°F

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the formula: (°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F. Substituting 15°C into the formula gives us (15 × 9/5) + 32 = 59°F. Therefore, the approximate temperature on the Fahrenheit scale for 15 degrees Celsius is 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the correct conversion formula and calculation.

3. What is the result of dividing 5 3/4 by 1/2?

• A. 11 & 1/2
• B. 2 & 3/8
• C. 3 & 1/8
• D. 18

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When dividing fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. To divide 5 3/4 by 1/2, you multiply 5 3/4 by 2/1 (reciprocal of 1/2) to get 23/4 * 2/1 = 46/4 = 11 1/2. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B (2 & 3/8) is incorrect as it does not result from dividing 5 3/4 by 1/2. Choice C (3 & 1/8) is incorrect as well. Choice D (18) is not the correct result of the division performed.

4. Which numeric system was a base 20 system?

• A. Mayan
• B. Babylonian
• C. Roman
• D. Arabic

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The Mayan numeric system was a base 20 system, known as vigesimal, as it used base 20 numerals. This system was unique and employed a combination of symbols and positional notation to represent numbers. The Babylonian system was a base 60 system, Roman numerals were based on combinations of letters, and Arabic numerals are in base 10, making choices B, C, and D incorrect.

5. Convert the following decimal to a percent: 0.0068

• A. 0.68
• B. 6.8
• C. 0.068
• D. 0.0068

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point two places to the right. Therefore, 0.0068 as a percentage is 0.68%. Choice A is correct because it represents the correct conversion. Choice B is incorrect as it would be the decimal 6.8 represented as a percentage. Choice C is incorrect as it would be the decimal 0.068 represented as a percentage. Choice D is incorrect as it is the original decimal value.

Similar Questions