Nursing Elites

1. Scissors should never be ___________ by the handle.

• A. Carry
• B. Carries
• C. Carried
• D. Carrying

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Carried' is correct because 'should never be' requires the past participle form of the verb 'carry' to complete the sentence properly. The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the action is being done to the scissors, not by them. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not form the correct past participle form needed in this context.

2. Convert this military time to regular time: 0705 hours.

• A. 7:05 A.M.
• B. 7:05 P.M.
• C. 5:07 A.M.
• D. 5:07 P.M.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In military time, 0705 hours translates to 7:05 A.M. Military time follows a 24-hour clock format, so there is no change from A.M. to P.M. like in regular time. Choice B (7:05 P.M.) is incorrect as 0705 hours is in the morning. Choices C (5:07 A.M.) and D (5:07 P.M.) are incorrect due to the incorrect order of hours and minutes.

3. 12 is a/an:

• A. even number
• B. odd number
• C. prime number
• D. composite number

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: - An even number is an integer that is exactly divisible by 2, meaning there is no remainder when divided by 2. - The number 12 can be divided by 2 evenly, as 12 ÷ 2 = 6, with no remainder. - Therefore, 12 is classified as an even number.

4. Solve for x: 3:2 :: 24:x

• A. 16
• B. 12
• C. 2
• D. 22

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To solve the proportion 3:2 :: 24:x, we set up the equation 3/2 = 24/x. Cross multiply to get 3x = 48, then divide by 3 to find x = 16. Therefore, the correct answer is 16. Choice B (12) is incorrect as it does not satisfy the proportion. Choice C (2) is incorrect as it does not match the relationship between the numbers given. Choice D (22) is incorrect as it is not the solution to the proportion equation.

5. What is the meaning of the word composed in the first paragraph?

• A. To consist of
• B. To break apart
• C. To mix with other elements
• D. To heat up

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'composed' means to be made up of or to consist of something. In the provided extract, it describes how a single drop of water is composed of an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the correct answer is 'To consist of.' Choice B, 'To break apart,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of 'composed.' Choice C, 'To mix with other elements,' is incorrect as 'composed' refers to being made up of specific components, not mixed with others. Choice D, 'To heat up,' is unrelated to the meaning of 'composed' in this context.

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