Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is true of hypotheses of the form 'All x and y'?

• A. Something that is neither x nor y disproves the hypothesis.
• B. Something that is both x and y disproves the hypothesis.
• C. Something that is x but not y disproves the hypothesis.
• D. Something that is y but not x disproves the hypothesis.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. According to the passage, when encountering evidence that disproves a hypothesis of the form 'All x and y,' something that is x but not y can disprove the hypothesis. Using the example provided in the passage, a monkey (x) that has no hair (not y) would disprove the hypothesis 'All monkeys are hairy.' Choice A is incorrect because something that is neither x nor y is not specifically mentioned in the passage to disprove such hypotheses. Choice B is incorrect because the passage states that something that is both x and y confirms the hypothesis, not disproves it. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not discuss something that is y but not x disproving the hypothesis; it focuses on x but not y as evidence to disprove the hypothesis.

2. How did Hedy Lamarr contribute significantly to the advancement of technology?

• A. The technology of the era wasn't advanced enough to easily implement Lamarr's system
• B. She collaborated with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon
• C. She had several failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink
• D. Her work led to the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because Hedy Lamarr's invention of a frequency-hopping system, along with George Antheil, laid the foundation for technologies like cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. This significant contribution revolutionized communication technology. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the limitations of the era's technology rather than Lamarr's contributions. Choice B is incorrect as it briefly mentions her collaboration but does not directly relate it to technological advancements. Choice C is incorrect as it highlights her failed inventions, which are not indicative of her significant contributions to technology.

3. Teddy has been assigned to write a history paper about the United States during the Cold War. What choice of three classes would likely be the most useful?

• A. 100, 300, 700
• B. 100, 300, 800
• C. 100, 400, 900
• D. 200, 300, 900

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Based on the Dewey Decimal System, which is a library classification system, the subjects related to Chomsky's work, which touches on philosophy, social sciences, and history, fall under classes 100, 400, and 900. Therefore, these classes would be the most useful for Teddy's history paper about the United States during the Cold War. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not include the specific classes related to the required subjects for Teddy's paper.

4. Which one of the following statements might be accurately inferred based on the above passage?

• A. The famous children's author produced a lesser-quality book under her pseudonym.
• B. The famous children's author has expertise in Antebellum America.
• C. The famous children's author did not receive adequate publicity for her historical novel.
• D. Historical fiction novels are more popular than children's series.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The passage mentions that the author published a historical fiction novel under a pseudonym, which received critical acclaim but did not sell as well as her children's books. This indicates that the author did not receive adequate publicity for her historical novel, as it did not reach the same level of popularity as her children's books. Choices A and B are incorrect as there is no mention of the quality of the book produced under the pseudonym or the author's expertise in Antebellum America. Choice D is also incorrect as the passage does not compare the overall popularity of historical fiction novels to children's series.

5. Which of the answer choices gives the best definition of the underlined word in the following sentence? 'Finlay flatly refused to take part in the piano recital, so his parents had to cajole him with the promise of a trip to his favorite toy store.'

• A. Prevent
• B. Threaten
• C. Insist
• D. Coax

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, 'cajole' means to persuade someone by using flattery or promises, which is best represented by 'coax.' 'Prevent' (choice A) means to stop something from happening, 'threaten' (choice B) means to communicate an intention to harm, and 'insist' (choice C) means to demand something forcefully, so these choices do not fit the context of persuading with flattery or promises.

Similar Questions