Nursing Elites

1. The author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements?

• A. Smokers should only quit cold turkey.
• B. Other substances are more addictive than tobacco.
• C. Smokers should quit for any reason that makes them stop.
• D. People who want to smoke should advocate for reduced taxes.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author would likely agree that any reason to quit smoking is valid, based on their anti-smoking stance. The provided extract extensively discusses the harmful effects of smoking, the addictive nature of nicotine, and the negative consequences associated with tobacco products. The author emphasizes the health risks, financial burden, and social implications of smoking, promoting the idea that smokers should quit for any reason that helps them stop. Choice A, suggesting that smokers should only quit cold turkey, is too restrictive and doesn't consider individual differences in quitting methods. Choice B, stating that other substances are more addictive than tobacco, is not directly supported by the extract, which highlights the extreme addictiveness of nicotine. Choice D, proposing that people who want to smoke should advocate for reduced taxes, goes against the anti-smoking stance presented in the extract, which highlights the negative impact of smoking and high tobacco prices.

2. What is the topic excerpt?

• A. An interesting birthday party
• B. A disappointing buffet menu
• C. Dr. Creekstone's eccentricities
• D. The lack of adequate lighting at the estate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'An interesting birthday party.' The passage describes Dr. Oliver Creekstone's remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate, featuring unusual elements like zebras, monster trucks, and a bagpipe player. The guests were surprised by the buffet of boiled asparagus and pickled carrots, and the evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display. Choice B, 'A disappointing buffet menu,' is incorrect as the buffet is just one aspect of the overall event. Choice C, 'Dr. Creekstone's eccentricities,' while partially relevant, does not capture the main focus of the passage. Choice D, 'The lack of adequate lighting at the estate,' is unrelated to the topic of the excerpt.

3. Due to his many interests and pursuits, Eratosthenes dabbled in a variety of fields, and he is credited with a theory known as the sieve of Eratosthenes. This is an early algorithm used to determine prime numbers. To which section of the library should Jorgen go to find out more about the current applications of the sieve of Eratosthenes?

• A. 0
• B. 100
• C. 400
• D. 500

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Jorgen should go to the 500 section of the library, which is dedicated to science and mathematics. The sieve of Eratosthenes is a mathematical concept, so current applications and research related to it would be found in this section. Choice A (0) is incorrect as it is for general works. Choice B (100) is for philosophy and psychology, which are unrelated to mathematics. Choice C (400) is for languages, not mathematics.

4. Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War 1?

• A. News articles and textbooks
• B. Social media and photographs
• C. Atlases and works of art
• D. Almanacs and music

Correct answer: A

Rationale: News articles and textbooks would provide the most relevant historical data on economic trade during World War 1. During significant events like World War 1, news articles would have reported on the economic aspects, such as trade disruptions and policies. Textbooks that cover the period would also delve into the economic impacts of the war. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because social media, photographs, atlases, works of art, almanacs, and music are less likely to contain specific information about economic trade during World War 1. Social media did not exist during that time, photographs, atlases, works of art, almanacs, and music are more focused on visual, geographical, artistic, or general historical aspects rather than detailed economic data.

5. How many people can participate in a volleyball game?

• A. 14
• B. 15
• C. half of a class
• D. an entire class

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the extract provided, a volleyball game can involve an entire class participating. The passage mentions that with just one net and one ball, an entire class can play volleyball. While the number of participants in a volleyball game can vary, the specific reference to a whole class in the passage indicates that a significant number of people can take part. Therefore, the correct answer is 'an entire class.' Choice A, '14,' is incorrect because the passage explicitly mentions that an entire class can participate, which typically involves more than 14 individuals. Choice B, '15,' is incorrect as it does not account for the flexibility of the number of participants in a volleyball game as stated in the passage. Choice C, 'half of a class,' is incorrect as the passage clearly states that an entire class can participate, not just half.

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