Nursing Elites

1. To begin developing a position about civil rights for an oral debate, which of the following would be the best source?

• A. A blog created by a proponent of civil rights
• B. An interview with someone who took part in a civil rights march
• C. A history textbook detailing civil rights
• D. A speech by a famous civil rights leader

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A history textbook detailing civil rights would be the best source to begin developing a position for an oral debate. History textbooks provide a comprehensive and objective overview of events, movements, and perspectives related to civil rights. This makes them a reliable and well-rounded source for gathering information and forming a strong position. Choice A, a blog created by a proponent of civil rights, may offer valuable insights but could be biased or lack the depth and breadth of information provided in a history textbook. Choice B, an interview with someone who took part in a civil rights march, provides a personal perspective which can be valuable but might not cover all aspects or historical contexts of civil rights. Choice D, a speech by a famous civil rights leader, offers inspirational content but may not provide the comprehensive background and multiple viewpoints necessary for a well-rounded position in a debate.

2. How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

• A. 10 cm
• B. 100 cm
• C. 1,000 cm
• D. 10,000 cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 100 cm. 1 meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters. Choice A (10 cm) is incorrect as it represents the conversion of decimeters to centimeters. Choice C (1,000 cm) is incorrect as it represents the conversion of meters to millimeters. Choice D (10,000 cm) is incorrect as it represents the conversion of meters to centimeters with an extra zero.

3. What is missing from the following sentence: 'He asked, When is the assignment due?'

• A. There should be quotation marks.
• B. There needs to be a semicolon after 'asked.'
• C. There should be a comma after 'assignment.'
• D. Nothing is missing.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence is missing quotation marks around 'When is the assignment due?'. Quotation marks are essential to indicate that the words enclosed are being directly quoted. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon is not needed in this context. Choice C is incorrect as a comma is already present after 'He asked' to separate the introductory clause. Choice D is incorrect because the sentence does lack proper punctuation, which are the quotation marks.

4. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'smart' with a negative connotation, rather than a positive connotation or simply the word's denotation?

• A. Eliot's teacher said he was not quite gifted, but too smart for a general class.
• B. Eliot was smart to have studied the day before the test; he got a good grade.
• C. Eliot was identified by his teacher as one of the smart students in her classes.
• D. Eliot got into trouble when he gave a smart answer to his teacher's question.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In sentence D, the word 'smart' is used with a negative connotation as it describes Eliot getting into trouble for giving a smart answer to his teacher's question. This implies that being smart in this context led to a negative consequence. Choices A, B, and C use 'smart' in a positive or neutral light, highlighting intelligence or wise decisions without any negative implications.

5. The small intestine is where most of the chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occur. What is the finger-like projection in the small intestine that increases its surface area for absorption?

• A. Rugae
• B. Villi
• C. Microvilli
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Microvilli are the finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase its surface area for absorption. Villi are also present in the small intestine and help increase the surface area for absorption. However, microvilli are smaller structures found on the surface of villi, further increasing the surface area available for nutrient absorption. Rugae are folds in the stomach that allow for expansion when food is consumed and are not found in the small intestine. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Microvilli. Villi and microvilli are specific to the small intestine, playing vital roles in nutrient absorption, while rugae are specific to the stomach's structure and function, serving a different purpose than increasing surface area for absorption.

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