Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following occurred first in Alexander Graham Bell's life?

• A. Helped found the National Geographic Society.
• B. Developed a metal detector.
• C. Moved to Canada.
• D. Invented the telephone.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Alexander Graham Bell moved to Canada early in his life, before inventing the telephone and developing other technologies. Choice A is incorrect because Bell did not help found the National Geographic Society; this happened years after his major inventions. Choice B is incorrect because Bell developed a metal detector after inventing the telephone. Choice D is incorrect because Bell invented the telephone after moving to Canada.

2. What prompted Hedy Lamarr to take up inventing?

• A. Boredom from her film roles lacking spoken lines
• B. Formal training in engineering
• C. Her successful inventions like the radio signal technology
• D. Working with Howard Hughes' aviation team

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Hedy Lamarr took up inventing due to boredom from her film roles lacking spoken lines. The extract mentions that to relieve her boredom, Lamarr turned to inventing after her film roles did not provide much dialogue.

3. Based on the passage, which of the following is the most logical conclusion?

• A. The professor will offer another extra credit project later in the semester.
• B. Students who choose two extra-credit options will be given double the extra credit.
• C. Students who choose the third option will receive one quarter of the offered extra credit.
• D. Students are most likely to earn maximum extra credit by choosing the first option.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the passage, the most logical conclusion is that students are most likely to earn the maximum extra credit by choosing the first option. The first option provides an extra credit project worth 150% of the point value of the essay exam, giving students more than enough chance to make up the difference and raise their overall score. The second and third options also offer the same 150% extra credit, but they involve more subjective scoring or group work, respectively, which may not ensure maximum extra credit. Therefore, choosing the first option is the best way for students to earn the most extra credit.

4. Which word is most closely synonymous with the word patronage as it appears in the following statement? . . . that I am sure he will need no charitable aid or condescending patronage

• A. Auspices
• B. Aberration
• C. Acerbic
• D. Adulation

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context provided, the word 'patronage' implies supporting or helping someone in a condescending manner. 'Auspices' is the correct answer as it refers to support or sponsorship, especially from an influential or powerful source, without the negative connotations associated with patronage. 'Aberration' (choice B) means a departure from what is normal or expected and is not a synonym for patronage. 'Acerbic' (choice C) means sharp or bitter in tone, which is not related to patronage. 'Adulation' (choice D) means excessive admiration or praise, which is not synonymous with patronage.

5. How did Hedy Lamarr contribute significantly to the advancement of technology?

• A. The technology of the era wasn't advanced enough to easily implement Lamarr's system
• B. She collaborated with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon
• C. She had several failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink
• D. Her work led to the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because Hedy Lamarr's invention of a frequency-hopping system, along with George Antheil, laid the foundation for technologies like cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. This significant contribution revolutionized communication technology. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the limitations of the era's technology rather than Lamarr's contributions. Choice B is incorrect as it briefly mentions her collaboration but does not directly relate it to technological advancements. Choice C is incorrect as it highlights her failed inventions, which are not indicative of her significant contributions to technology.

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