Nursing Elites

1. What is the central idea conveyed in the passage?

• A. David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest is the holy grail of modern literature.
• B. Infinite Jest is a page-turner.
• C. David Foster Wallace wrote Infinite Jest.
• D. Infinite Jest is a modern classic for good reason and everybody should read it.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage describes Infinite Jest as a modern classic that holds significant value, indicating that it is highly recommended for everyone to read it. Choice A focuses solely on the praise of the book without emphasizing the recommendation to read it. Choice B, mentioning it as a page-turner, does not capture the essence of it being a modern classic that everyone should read. Choice C is a factual statement about the authorship but does not encompass the main point that the book is a modern classic that deserves to be read by all.

2. According to the timeline, which of the following events happens second?

• A. Barton works as a federal patent clerk
• B. Barton travels to Europe
• C. Barton identifies anonymous soldiers
• D. Barton works on the frontlines of the Civil War

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the timeline provided, Barton working on the frontlines of the Civil War is the second event to occur. This event happened after her work as a patent clerk but before other events. Barton's travel to Europe and identification of anonymous soldiers happened after her service on the frontlines of the Civil War, making them later events in the timeline.

3. Using the guide words degressive and delectation at the top of a dictionary page, which of the following words is most likely to appear on the following page of the dictionary?

• A. deleterious
• B. dehydrate
• C. delay
• D. deity

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The guide words degressive and delectation are given, suggesting that the word on the next page would start with 'dei.' In alphabetical order, 'deity' comes after 'delectation' and 'degressive,' making it the most likely word to appear on the following page of the dictionary. Choices A, B, and C do not follow the alphabetical progression based on the guide words provided.

4. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

• A. One hairy monkey proves the hypothesis 'All monkeys are hairy.'
• B. The same piece of evidence can both confirm and disconfirm a hypothesis.
• C. Confirming and disconfirming evidence affect hypotheses differently.
• D. The scientific method is not a failsafe method for arriving at objective truth.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main idea of the second paragraph is that confirming and disconfirming evidence can affect hypotheses differently, as stated in the passage - 'Single pieces of evidence then, seem to affect a given hypothesis in radically different ways.' Choice A is incorrect because the paragraph discusses how single pieces of evidence affect hypotheses, not that one hairy monkey proves a hypothesis. Choice B is incorrect as the paragraph focuses on the different effects of evidence on hypotheses, rather than its ability to confirm and disconfirm simultaneously. Choice D is incorrect as the paragraph does not primarily discuss the scientific method's failings but rather the impact of evidence on hypotheses.

5. What is the first thing you should do to help him?

• A. Ask the student what his assignment is and what type of books he is looking for
• B. Tell the student that books are shelved by the author's last name and guide him to locate the books he is looking for
• C. Find an opportunity later on to ask his teacher about the assignment, so you can assist him better next time he visits the library
• D. Invite another student from his class to help him, assuming they share the same assignment

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The first thing you should do to help the student is to provide guidance on how books are arranged in the library, which is by the author's last name, as observed in the science book section. By explaining this system to the student, you empower him to locate the books independently. This approach fosters self-reliance and problem-solving skills. Choice A is incorrect as it delays addressing the immediate need, which is helping the student navigate the library. Choice C is also incorrect as it suggests postponing assistance to a later time. Choice D is not the best course of action as it doesn't directly help the confused student in the moment.

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