Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. How does polarization affect the intensity of light passing through a polarizing filter?

• A. All light passes through regardless of polarization.
• B. Light with the same polarization as the filter passes through, while others are blocked.
• C. Light with higher intensity passes through, while weaker light is blocked.
• D. The intensity is reduced for all light, regardless of polarization.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A polarizing filter only allows light waves with a specific orientation (polarization) to pass through while blocking light waves with different orientations. Therefore, light with the same polarization as the filter will pass through, while light with different polarizations will be blocked. This results in a reduction in intensity for light passing through the polarizing filter. Choice A is incorrect because a polarizing filter selectively filters light based on its polarization. Choice C is incorrect as the intensity of light passing through is determined by its polarization, not solely its intensity. Choice D is incorrect because a polarizing filter affects light based on its polarization, not uniformly reducing the intensity for all light passing through.

3. Which organ is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body?

• A. Kidneys
• B. Liver
• C. Heart
• D. Pancreas

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is the Liver. The liver is the organ responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body. It accomplishes this by metabolizing drugs and filtering blood. The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health by processing and eliminating toxins. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. The kidneys primarily filter blood to remove waste and excess substances, the heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, and the pancreas aids in digestion and regulating blood sugar levels, but none of these organs are primarily responsible for detoxification.

4. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• A. Coal mining is a dangerous job.
• B. Coal mining is a dirty job.
• C. Coal mining takes place underground.
• D. Coal miners risk injury on a daily basis.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The main idea of the paragraph is to highlight the dangers associated with coal mining. The sentence 'Coal miners risk injury and health issues on a daily basis' supports the concept that coal mining is a dangerous job. Choice B is incorrect as it focuses on cleanliness rather than safety. Choice C is incorrect as the location of coal mining is not the primary focus of the paragraph. Choice D is incorrect as it does not encompass the full extent of risks mentioned in the paragraph.

5. How many milliliters are in 1.5 liters?

• A. 15 mL
• B. 1,500 mL
• C. 150 mL
• D. 150,000 mL

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 1.5 liters x 1,000 = 1,500 milliliters. Choice A, 15 mL, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.015 liters. Choice C, 150 mL, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.15 liters. Choice D, 150,000 mL, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 150 liters.

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