Nursing Elites

1. What is the probability of getting a 1 on a six-sided die?

• A. 1/6
• B. 1/4
• C. 1/3
• D. 1/2

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The probability of getting a '1' on a six-sided die is 1 out of 6 possible outcomes, making it a 1/6 probability. Therefore, choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not represent the correct probability of rolling a '1' on a standard six-sided die.

2. If the outside temperature is 59 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale, what is the approximate temperature on the Celsius scale?

• A. −9°C
• B. 15°C
• C. 23°C
• D. 87°C

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula: °C = (°F - 32) x 5/9. Substituting the Fahrenheit temperature of 59 degrees into the formula: °C = (59 - 32) x 5/9 = 27 x 5/9 = 135/9 = 15. Therefore, the approximate temperature on the Celsius scale is 15°C. Choice A is incorrect as it represents a negative temperature which is not the case here. Choice C and D are also incorrect as they do not match the calculated conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

3. If 1 pound equals 453.59 grams, how many grams would a 7 lb. baby weigh?

• A. 3175.13 grams
• B. 4000 grams
• C. 4535 grams
• D. 3500 grams

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert pounds to grams, multiply the weight in pounds by the conversion factor of 453.59 grams per pound. Therefore, 7 pounds x 453.59 grams/pound = 3175.13 grams, which is the weight of a 7 lb. baby in grams. Choice A is correct. Choice B (4000 grams) is incorrect as it does not use the correct conversion factor. Choice C (4535 grams) is incorrect as it seems to have used a rounding error. Choice D (3500 grams) is incorrect as it does not apply the correct conversion factor.

4. A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week and is paid weekly. Weekly deductions include federal tax $102.80, state tax $24.58, federal insurance $18.13, and family health insurance $52.15. What is the nurse's take-home pay each week?

• A. $443.50
• B. $450.00
• C. $500.00
• D. $430.00

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the nurse's take-home pay, first determine the weekly gross income. The nurse works 3 shifts x 8 hours = 24 hours at $17.81 per hour plus 1 shift x 12 hours = 12 hours at $17.81 per hour, totaling 36 hours. Therefore, the gross income is 36 hours x $17.81 = $641.16. Next, subtract the weekly deductions: federal tax $102.80 + state tax $24.58 + federal insurance $18.13 + family health insurance $52.15 = $197.66. Deducting $197.66 from the gross income gives $641.16 - $197.66 = $443.50 as the nurse's take-home pay each week. Therefore, the correct answer is $443.50. Choice B ($450.00) is incorrect because it does not consider the specific deductions provided. Choices C ($500.00) and D ($430.00) are also incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate calculation based on the given information.

5. A physician wants to prescribe 5 mg of a medication to a patient. The medication comes in a 2-mg dose per 1-mL vial. How many milliliters of the medication should the patient receive?

• A. 2.5 mL
• B. 2 mL
• C. 3 mL
• D. 1 mL

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To determine the amount of medication the patient should receive, divide the prescribed dose by the dose per mL in the vial. In this case, 5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2.5 mL. Therefore, the patient should receive 2.5 mL of the medication. Choice B (2 mL) is incorrect because it does not reflect the correct calculation. Choice C (3 mL) is incorrect as it is higher than the actual amount calculated. Choice D (1 mL) is incorrect as it is lower than the actual amount calculated.

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