Nursing Elites

1. Round to the nearest whole number: What is 18% of 600?

• A. 108
• B. 76
• C. 254
• D. 176

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find 18% of 600, you multiply 600 by 0.18, which equals 108. Since 108 is already a whole number, when rounding to the nearest whole number, it remains the same. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation for finding 18% of 600.

2. Subtract 12 - 7 4\5.

• A. 5 1\5
• B. 5 2\5
• C. 4 5\6
• D. 3 1\3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Subtract the whole numbers and then subtract the fractions: 12 - 7 4\5 = 5 1\5.

3. A set of integers can be classified as positive, negative, or zero. Which of the following statements about multiplying positive and negative integers is ALWAYS true?

• A. The product will always be positive.
• B. The product will always be negative.
• C. The product will depend on the specific positive and negative numbers used.
• D. Positive and negative integers cannot be multiplied.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer, the product will always be negative. This is a fundamental rule of arithmetic. The sign of the product is determined by the rule that states a positive number multiplied by a negative number results in a negative number. Therefore, the statement that the product will always be negative is always true when multiplying positive and negative integers. Choice A is incorrect because the product is not always positive when multiplying positive and negative integers. Choice C is incorrect because the product is not dependent on the specific numbers but on the signs of the integers being multiplied. Choice D is incorrect as positive and negative integers can be multiplied.

4. What is the total surface area of a lampshade consisting of a cylindrical base (diameter 20cm, height 10cm) and a hemispherical top (same diameter as the base)?

• A. 785 sq cm
• B. 1130 sq cm
• C. 1570 sq cm
• D. 2055 sq cm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the total surface area of the lampshade, first calculate the surface area of the cylinder and the hemisphere separately. 1. Surface area of the cylinder = 2πr² + 2πrh = 2π(10)² + 2π(10)(20) = 400π + 400π = 800π cm². 2. Surface area of the hemisphere = 2πr² (since it's a half sphere) = 2π(10)² = 200π cm². Adding both areas gives the total surface area: 800π + 200π = 1000π cm². Now, calculate the numerical value: 1000π ≈ 3141.59 cm², which is approximately equal to 2055 cm². Therefore, the correct answer is 2055 sq cm. Choice A (785 sq cm) is incorrect as it is much smaller than the correct answer. Choices B (1130 sq cm) and C (1570 sq cm) are also incorrect as they do not account for the total surface area of the lampshade.

5. If 3 nurses can care for 15 patients, how many nurses are needed for 25 patients?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 7

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To determine how many nurses are needed for 25 patients, set up a proportion: 3 nurses / 15 patients = x nurses / 25 patients. Cross multiply to solve for x: 3 * 25 = 15 * x. This simplifies to 75 = 15x. Divide both sides by 15 to find x = 5. Therefore, 5 nurses are needed for 25 patients. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation based on the given proportion.

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