Nursing Elites

1. According to the food chain diagram, which of the following animals has no natural predators?

• A. Vulture
• B. Cobra
• C. Mongoose
• D. Aardvark

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Cobra. In the food chain diagram, cobras are often considered apex predators, meaning they are at the top of the food chain and do not have natural predators. Vultures (choice A), although scavengers, may face competition but not direct predators. Mongooses (choice C) are known for preying on snakes, including cobras, and aardvarks (choice D) are part of the food chain and have predators like lions and hyenas.

2. What does the author imply will happen if people do not follow his suggestions?

• A. The author implies we will run out of resources in the next 10 years.
• B. The author implies water and energy prices will rise sharply in the near future.
• C. The author implies global warming and the depletion of natural resources will continue.
• D. The author implies local farmers will lose their farms.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author implies that neglecting the recommended actions will lead to the continued degradation of the environment and depletion of resources. The passage emphasizes the importance of being proactive in conserving resources to combat global warming and the depletion of natural resources. Choice A is incorrect because the author doesn't specify a timeframe for running out of resources. Choice B is incorrect as the focus is on environmental impact rather than economic consequences. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not specifically mention the impact on local farmers.

3. Which detail from the passage best supports the conclusion that the little girl is no older than three years old?

• A. For lunch, she likes ham and cheese (torn into bites), yogurt, raisins, applesauce, peanut butter sandwiches in the fridge drawer, or any combo of these.
• B. It’s fine if you want to go somewhere, just leave us a note of where you are.
• C. As for nap, try after lunch. She may not sleep, but try anyway.
• D. Turn on music in her room, leave her in her crib with a dry diaper and bottle to try to sleep.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The detail from choice D, 'Turn on music in her room, leave her in her crib with a dry diaper and bottle to try to sleep,' best supports the conclusion that the little girl is no older than three years old. This detail suggests that the child is still using a crib for sleeping, a common practice for infants and toddlers. Additionally, the mention of a bottle indicates that the child is likely young, as older children typically do not use bottles for sleep. Choices A, B, and C do not provide specific details related to the child's age like the mention of a crib and a bottle does in choice D.

4. The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are considerable and conspicuous. Which of the following words is an entry on this page?

• A. consonantal
• B. consumption
• C. conserve
• D. conquistador

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is "C: conserve." In a dictionary page where the guide words are "considerable" and "conspicuous," the word "conserve" would be an entry as it falls alphabetically within those guide words. Choice A, "consonantal," starts with a different letter, so it would not be located between the guide words. Choice B, "consumption," also starts with a different letter and would not be between the guide words. Choice D, "conquistador," starts with a different letter and is also far from the guide words alphabetically, making it an incorrect entry on this particular page.

5. According to the passages, which situation would not constitute an illegal use of lethal force?

• A. A disgruntled cashier yells obscenities at a customer.
• B. A thief is seen running away with stolen cash.
• C. A man is attacked in an alley by another man with a knife.
• D. A woman punches another woman in a bar.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because, according to the passage, lethal force may be legally used in self-defense or to protect others from imminent danger. In the situation where a man is attacked in an alley by another man with a knife, the use of lethal force to defend oneself would not constitute an illegal act. Choices A, B, and D do not involve a situation where the use of lethal force in self-defense would be justified, making them incorrect. A disgruntled cashier yelling obscenities, a thief running away with stolen cash, and a woman punching another woman do not present imminent danger that would justify the use of lethal force.

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