Nursing Elites

1. What is the result of subtracting 8.4 from 3.7?

• A. 4.5
• B. 4.8
• C. 4.6
• D. 4.7

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the result of subtracting 8.4 from 3.7, you need to subtract 3.7 from 8.4. Performing this subtraction, 8.4 - 3.7 equals 4.7. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.7. Choice A, 4.5, is incorrect as it is not the result of subtracting 8.4 from 3.7. Choices B and C, 4.8 and 4.6 respectively, are also incorrect as they do not match the correct subtraction result of 4.7.

2. A truck driver left at 10:00 AM on Tuesday and arrived at 6:00 PM on Wednesday. How many hours did he drive?

• A. 28 hours
• B. 32 hours
• C. 27 hours
• D. 15 hours

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 27 hours. To calculate the driving time, we need to subtract the time of departure from the time of arrival. The driver left at 10:00 AM on Tuesday and arrived at 6:00 PM on Wednesday. This means the driver was on the road for a total of 32 hours. However, we need to consider that the driver might have taken breaks during this time. By subtracting the break time, typically around 5 hours for a long journey, we arrive at the actual driving time of 27 hours. Choice A (28 hours) is incorrect as it does not account for breaks. Choice B (32 hours) is incorrect as it does not consider break time. Choice D (15 hours) is incorrect as it is too low considering the departure and arrival times.

3. In a bar graph showing the number of patients admitted to the ER each day for a week, how do you determine the day with the highest number of admissions?

• A. Find the tallest bar in the graph.
• B. Compare the heights of all bars.
• C. Calculate the average number of admissions per day.
• D. Subtract the lowest number of admissions from the highest.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Find the tallest bar in the graph.' In a bar graph, the height of each bar represents the quantity being measured. The tallest bar indicates the day with the highest number of admissions. Therefore, this is the most direct and accurate method to determine the day with the highest number of admissions. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because comparing all bars, calculating the average, or subtracting the lowest from the highest does not directly identify the day with the highest number of admissions in a bar graph.

4. How many inches are in 1.5 yards?

• A. 54 inches
• B. 60 inches
• C. 72 inches
• D. 84 inches

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert yards to inches, multiply the number of yards by 36 (since there are 36 inches in a yard). 1.5 yards × 36 inches/yard = 54 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is 54 inches. Choice B, 60 inches, is incorrect as it incorrectly assumes that there are 40 inches in a yard. Choice C, 72 inches, is incorrect as it multiplies 1.5 by 48, which is not the correct conversion factor. Choice D, 84 inches, is incorrect as it multiplies 1.5 by 56, which is not the correct conversion factor.

5. What is the product of multiplying 44.44 by 55.55?

• A. 2,468.64
• B. 2,500.00
• C. 2,450.45
• D. 2,470.00

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When multiplying decimal numbers like 44.44 and 55.55, align them properly and multiply each place accurately. To find the product of 44.44 and 55.55, you get 2,468.64. Therefore, the correct answer is choice A, 2,468.64. Choice B, 2,500.00, is incorrect as it is the result of rounding up. Choice C, 2,450.45, is incorrect as it is not the result of multiplying 44.44 by 55.55. Choice D, 2,470.00, is incorrect as it is not the correct product of 44.44 and 55.55.

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