Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

• A. skull
• B. clavicle
• C. scapula
• D. pelvic bone

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'skull.' The skull is part of the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton, which includes the skull, vertebrae, and ribs, is located down the center of the body and protects vital organs such as the brain and heart. On the other hand, the appendicular skeleton consists of bones of the arms, legs, and the bones that attach these limbs to the axial skeleton. Choices B, C, and D (clavicle, scapula, pelvic bone) are part of the appendicular skeleton as they form the bones of the limbs and girdles that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton.

2. How does the human eye focus light?

• A. Cornea
• B. Iris
• C. Lens
• D. Retina

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The human eye focuses light by adjusting the shape of its lens. The lens changes shape to allow the eye to focus on objects at different distances, a process known as accommodation. The cornea is the transparent outer covering of the eye that helps to focus light but does not change shape like the lens. The iris controls the size of the pupil to regulate the amount of light entering the eye. The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that receives and processes images but does not adjust the focus of light.

3. What is 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form?

• A. 13/50
• B. 26/100
• C. 26/1000
• D. 1/4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.26 to a fraction, we write it as 26/100. To simplify this fraction, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2 in this case. Dividing 26 and 100 by 2 results in 13/50. Therefore, 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form is 13/50. Choice B (26/100) is the original form of the decimal, not simplified. Choice C (26/1000) is incorrect as it doesn't match the decimal representation. Choice D (1/4) is not the equivalent fraction for 0.26.

4. Which of the following is NOT a prewriting strategy?

• A. Brainstorming
• B. Visual mapping of ideas
• C. Asking questions
• D. Organizing writing into paragraphs

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Organizing writing into paragraphs is a component of drafting, which occurs after prewriting. Prewriting involves generating ideas, organizing thoughts, and outlining content before beginning the actual writing process. Choices A, B, and C are all prewriting strategies. Brainstorming helps in generating ideas, visual mapping assists in organizing thoughts spatially, and asking questions helps in exploring different angles of the topic before structuring the content. Therefore, organizing writing into paragraphs is the only option that does not directly relate to prewriting.

5. What is 31% of 426?

• A. 425.69
• B. 132.06
• C. 13.7
• D. 0.07

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find 31% of 426, multiply 0.31 by 426. This gives 0.31 × 426 = 132.06. Therefore, choice B, 132.06, is the correct answer. Choice A, 425.69, is close to the original number but is not the correct answer for the percentage calculation. Choice C, 13.7, is not the correct result for 31% of 426. Choice D, 0.07, is significantly lower than the correct answer and does not represent 31% of 426.

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