Nursing Elites

1. How many ounces are in 3 pints?

• A. 24 ounces
• B. 48 ounces
• C. 32 ounces
• D. 64 ounces

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find out how many ounces are in 3 pints, you need to multiply the number of pints by the number of ounces in 1 pint. Since there are 16 ounces in 1 pint, 3 pints equal 3 * 16 = 48 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is 48 ounces. Choice A (24 ounces) is incorrect because it miscalculates the conversion. Choice C (32 ounces) is incorrect as it does not correctly apply the conversion factor. Choice D (64 ounces) is incorrect as it doubles the correct answer, showing a misunderstanding of the conversion.

2. How many liters are in 300 milliliters?

• A. 0.03 liters
• B. 3 liters
• C. 0.3 liters
• D. 0.003 liters

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, you need to divide by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in 1 liter. Therefore, 300 milliliters ÷ 1000 = 0.3 liters. Choice A, 0.03 liters, is the result of dividing by 10 instead of 1000. Choice B, 3 liters, is the result of multiplying instead of dividing. Choice D, 0.003 liters, is the result of dividing by 1000 twice, which is incorrect.

3. Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.

• A. 5.6
• B. 5.7
• C. 5.8
• D. 6

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert 5 3/4 to a decimal, we add the whole number part to the fractional part: 5 + 3/4 = 5.75. Rounding 5.75 to the nearest tenth gives us 5.8. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A (5.6) is incorrect because it does not accurately represent 5 3/4. Choice B (5.7) is incorrect as well because it does not reflect the correct conversion. Choice D (6) is incorrect as it does not account for the fractional part of 5 3/4.

4. A worker's schedule is written in military time, and shows their shift is from 1500 to 0100. When will they get off work?

• A. A little bit after midnight
• B. 1:00 AM
• C. 3:00 AM
• D. 12:30 AM

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When converting military time, 0100 actually corresponds to 1:00 AM the next day. Choice A is incorrect as 'a little bit after midnight' is vague and not a specific time. Choice C is incorrect as it is after the worker's shift ends. Choice D is incorrect as it is before the worker's shift ends.

5. A truck driver traveled 925 miles from 8 am Tuesday to 5 pm Wednesday. During that time, he stopped for 30 minutes for lunch and gas at 1 pm Tuesday. He stopped for the night at 7 pm and was back on the road at 5 am. What was his average speed?

• A. 42 mph
• B. 35 mph
• C. 30 mph
• D. 50 mph

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the average speed, divide the total distance traveled (925 miles) by the total time taken (22 hours). Subtracting the time for the lunch and gas stop (30 minutes) and overnight stop (7 pm to 5 am, 10 hours), we have a total elapsed time of 22 hours. Dividing 925 miles by 22 hours gives an average speed of approximately 42 mph. Choice B, 35 mph, is incorrect because it doesn't account for the total time spent including the stops. Choice C, 30 mph, is incorrect as it underestimates the speed. Choice D, 50 mph, is incorrect as it overestimates the speed.

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