Nursing Elites

1. A water fountain has a spherical base with a diameter of 50cm and a cylindrical body with a diameter of 30cm and a height of 80cm. What is the total surface area of the fountain (excluding the water surface)?

• A. 3142 sq cm
• B. 4712 sq cm
• C. 5486 sq cm
• D. 7957 sq cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the total surface area of the fountain, we first calculate the surface area of the sphere and the cylinder separately. For the sphere: - Radius = Diameter / 2 = 50 / 2 = 25 cm - Surface area of a sphere = 4πr² = 4 x π x 25² = 500π cm² For the cylinder: - Radius = Diameter / 2 = 30 / 2 = 15 cm - Surface area of a cylinder = 2πrh + 2πr² = 2 x π x 15 x 80 + 2 x π x 15² = 240π + 450π = 690π cm² Total surface area = Surface area of sphere + Surface area of cylinder = 500π + 690π = 1190π cm² ≈ 5486 sq cm. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A (3142 sq cm) is incorrect as it is much smaller than the correct answer. Choices B and D are also incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate calculation of the total surface area of the fountain.

2. How many gallons are in 3 fluid ounces?

• A. 0.0234 gallons
• B. 0.5 gallons
• C. 0.38 gallons
• D. 0.12 gallons

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert fluid ounces to gallons, you need to divide the number of fluid ounces by 128 because there are 128 fluid ounces in 1 gallon. Therefore, 3 fluid ounces ÷ 128 equals approximately 0.0234 gallons. Choice A is correct. Choice B (0.5 gallons) is incorrect as it is equivalent to 64 fluid ounces, not 3. Choice C (0.38 gallons) and Choice D (0.12 gallons) are also incorrect conversions of 3 fluid ounces to gallons.

3. How many ounces are there in 4 cups?

• A. 16 ounces
• B. 24 ounces
• C. 28 ounces
• D. 32 ounces

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find out how many ounces are in 4 cups, you need to multiply 8 ounces (the number of ounces in 1 cup) by 4 cups. This calculation results in 32 ounces. However, the question asks for the number of ounces in 4 cups, not the total ounces in 4 cups. Therefore, there are 16 ounces in 4 cups. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct conversion of ounces in 4 cups.

4. Which number system is commonly used in the United States?

• A. Tertiary
• B. Decimal
• C. Napoleonic
• D. Binary

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Decimal. The decimal system, also known as the base-10 system, is the standard system for denoting integer and non-integer numbers in the United States and many other countries. In the decimal system, numbers are represented using 10 digits (0-9). Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Tertiary, Napoleonic, and Binary number systems are not commonly used for general number representation in the United States.

5. Convert 26°C to Fahrenheit.

• A. 78°F
• B. 72°F
• C. 80°F
• D. 85°F

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, the formula F = (9/5)C + 32 is used. Substituting 26°C into the formula: F = (9/5)(26) + 32 = 78.8°F, which rounds to 78°F. Therefore, the correct answer is 78°F. Choice B (72°F), Choice C (80°F), and Choice D (85°F) are incorrect as they do not result from the correct conversion calculation.

Similar Questions