Nursing Elites

1. What most likely describes the relationship between the author and Alan?

• A. competitive
• B. formal
• C. friendly
• D. caring

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The most likely description of the relationship between the author and Alan is friendly. The author's message to Alan is filled with warmth, concern, and offers of help, indicating a positive and supportive tone. The use of phrases like 'I just wanted to drop you a quick note' and 'Let me know if you want any special treats' reflect a friendly and amicable relationship. Choices A, B, and D are not as suitable as competitive, formal, or caring relationships do not align as strongly with the friendly and supportive nature of the interaction described in the text.

2. Which of the following best describes the instructor's purpose in writing this email to his students?

• A. to berate students for the poor scores they received on the recent essay exam
• B. to encourage students to continue working hard despite failure
• C. to give students the opportunity to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course
• D. to admit that the essay exam was likely too difficult for most students

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The instructor's primary purpose in writing the email is to offer students the chance to make up the bad score they received on the recent essay exam, which was worth 70% of their final course score. The email does not berate students for their poor performance, nor does it admit that the exam was too difficult. While the instructor does offer encouragement to students who choose to complete an extra credit project, the main focus is on providing an opportunity to improve their scores and avoid failing the course.

3. What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements?

• A. Students should be allowed to express themselves through their apparel.
• B. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect.
• C. Students should focus more on school than on their appearance.
• D. Schools would violate students' basic rights by enforcing a dress code.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Both Lisa Grant and Vivian Harris express the idea that schools should give students a certain amount of respect. Lisa Grant believes that wearing uniforms would help students respect each other based on ideas and character rather than appearance. Vivian Harris, on the other hand, argues against uniforms, emphasizing that clothing is crucial for self-expression and taking it away suppresses students' rights. However, at the core of both their arguments is the underlying theme of advocating for respect towards students.

4. What is the author’s conclusion about the house on Pine Street?

• A. The house did not have enough bedrooms.
• B. The house did not have a big enough yard.
• C. The house was not in the right neighborhood.
• D. The house was too expensive.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author's conclusion about the house on Pine Street is that it was too expensive. This can be inferred from the description provided in the text, where it is mentioned that although the house had enough space inside, it didn't have a big enough yard for their dogs, and the cost of the house was well above their price range. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not align with the evidence from the text, which clearly points to the cost being the main issue with the house on Pine Street.

5. A recycling company collects sorted materials from its clients. The materials are weighed and then processed for re-use. The chart shows the weights of various classes of materials that were collected by the company during a representative month. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the chart?

• A. Paper products, including cardboard, make up a majority of the collected materials.
• B. One quarter of the materials collected are made of glass.
• C. More plastic is collected than cardboard.
• D. Plastic and cardboard together represent a larger portion of the collected materials than glass bottles.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The chart data does not support the statement that more plastic is collected than cardboard. Looking at the chart data, we can see that paper products, including cardboard, make up the majority of the collected materials. Glass accounts for one quarter of the materials collected. When we compare plastic and cardboard, we can see that cardboard weighs more than plastic. Therefore, the statement that more plastic is collected than cardboard is not supported by the data. Additionally, combining plastic and cardboard weights still does not exceed the weight of glass bottles according to the chart.

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