Nursing Elites

1. The plane is due to land at 6:20 P.M. What would that be in military time?

• A. 620
• B. 1820
• C. 6020
• D. 6200

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In military time, the afternoon and evening hours are represented by adding 12 to the standard time. Therefore, 6:20 P.M. would be equivalent to 18:20 in military time. To convert from P.M. to military time, simply add 12 hours to the given time. Choice A, '620,' is incorrect because it does not account for converting to military time. Choice C, '6020,' is incorrect as military time uses a 24-hour clock format, and the hour digit should not exceed 23. Choice D, '6200,' is incorrect as it does not follow the military time format where the hour part ranges from 00 to 23.

2. If a man reads 2 chapters a day and there are 6 pages per chapter in a 798-page book, how long will it take him to finish the book?

• A. 133 days
• B. 399 days
• C. 75 days
• D. 66.5 days

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the total number of chapters, divide the total number of pages by the number of pages per chapter: 798 ÷ 6 = 133 chapters. If he reads 2 chapters a day, it will take him 133 ÷ 2 = 66.5 days to finish the book. Therefore, the correct answer is 66.5 days. Choice A is incorrect because it miscalculates the number of days required. Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not consider the correct calculation based on the given information.

3. What is 25% of 400?

• A. 800
• B. 10,000
• C. 200
• D. 100

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find 25% of a number, multiply the number by 0.25 (since 25% is the same as 25/100 or 0.25). In this case, 400 x 0.25 = 100. Therefore, 25% of 400 equals 100. Choice A, 800, is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying 400 by 2, not by 0.25. Choice B, 10,000, is also incorrect as it is significantly higher than the correct answer. Choice C, 200, is incorrect as it is the result of dividing 400 by 2, not by 0.25.

4. How many yards are in a mile?

• A. 1,760
• B. 1,700
• C. 1,800
• D. 1,750

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1,760. According to the standard distance conversion, there are 1,760 yards in a mile. This conversion is widely accepted and used in various fields. Choice B, 1,700, is incorrect as it does not correspond to the standard conversion. Choice C, 1,800, represents a different value and is therefore incorrect. Choice D, 1,750, is not the accurate conversion for yards in a mile and is incorrect.

5. A nurse needs to administer 0.8 milliliters of medication. The only available syringe measures in teaspoons. How many teaspoons should the nurse use?

• A. 0.2 teaspoons
• B. 0.4 teaspoons
• C. 0.6 teaspoons
• D. 0.8 teaspoons

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 1 milliliter is approximately equal to 0.2 teaspoons. To find out how many teaspoons are in 0.8 milliliters, we can set up a proportion: 0.8 milliliters * 0.2 teaspoons/1 milliliter = 0.16 teaspoons. Since 0.16 teaspoons is not one of the answer choices, we need to convert it to a more practical measurement. The closest option is 0.4 teaspoons, making it the correct answer. Choice A, 0.2 teaspoons, is incorrect because 0.8 milliliters is more than that. Choices C and D, 0.6 teaspoons and 0.8 teaspoons, respectively, are also incorrect based on the conversion factor of 1 milliliter to 0.2 teaspoons.

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