In a table showing blood pressure readings for different age groups, how do you determine the patient with the highest systolic pressure?

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In a table showing blood pressure readings for different age groups, how do you determine the patient with the highest systolic pressure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To determine the patient with the highest systolic pressure from the table, you should find the largest number in the 'systolic pressure' column. This method directly identifies the individual with the highest systolic pressure. Comparing the means (averages) of each age group, as suggested in choice B, may not pinpoint the specific patient with the highest systolic pressure, as averages can sometimes mask extreme values. Adding all systolic pressure values and dividing by the total number of patients, as in choice C, calculates the average systolic pressure for all patients, not identifying the highest individual reading. Subtracting the lowest systolic pressure from the highest, as in choice D, determines the range of systolic pressures but does not directly point out the patient with the highest reading.

Question 2 of 5

A lampshade is shaped like a frustum of a cone, with base diameters of 20cm and 10cm and a height of 15cm. What is its volume?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the volume of the frustum of a cone, divide it into two cones and calculate their volumes separately. The formula for the volume of a cone frustum involves the radii of both bases and the height. The volume of the frustum cone can be calculated as V = 1/3 * π * h * (R^2 + r^2 + R * r), where R is the larger radius, r is the smaller radius, and h is the height. Substituting the values, V = 1/3 * π * 15 * (10^2 + 20*10 + 20^2) = 1875 cu cm. Therefore, the correct answer is 1875 cu cm. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation of the frustum's volume.

Question 3 of 5

A doctor prescribes 150 milligrams of medication to be taken orally every 12 hours. How many grams should the patient take per dose?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: 1. Convert milligrams to grams: 150 milligrams = 150/1000 = 0.15 grams. Therefore, the patient should take 0.15 grams per dose. Choice A (0.015 grams) is incorrect as the decimal point was misplaced, leading to a value that is too small. Choice C (1.5 grams) is incorrect as it represents 10 times the correct value. Choice D (15 grams) is incorrect as it represents 100 times the correct value. The correct conversion from milligrams to grams is 0.15 grams.

Question 4 of 5

12 is a/an:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Scientific notation is a way to represent very large or small numbers in a compact form. If a number is written as 4.82 x 10^3, what is the value of the number in standard form?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: When a number is written in scientific notation as \(a \times 10^n\), the value of the number in standard form is obtained by multiplying \(a\) by \(10^n\). In this case, the number is \(4.82 \times 10^3\). To convert this to standard form, we multiply 4.82 by \(10^3\), which means moving the decimal point 3 places to the right. \(4.82 \times 10^3 = 4820\) Therefore, the value of the number in standard form is 4820, which corresponds to option C.

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