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  • Question

  • Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?


  • Options
  • A. Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county.
  • B. Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
  • C. James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office.
  • D. Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice, since she has always wanted to work with children.

  • Correct Answer
  • Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center. 

    Explanation
    The situation described indicates that Dr. Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr. Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice a) or James (choice c) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice d) has experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice b), with her hands-on experience working with children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described

    • More questions

    • 1. Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?

    • Options
    • A. 26
    • B. 28
    • C. 30
    • D. 32
      • Discuss
    • 2. Which word does NOT belong with the others?

    • Options
    • A. tape
    • B. twine
    • C. cord
    • D. yarn
      • Discuss
    • 3. Choose the picture that would go in the empty box so that the two bottom pictures are related in the same way as the top two:

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
      • Discuss
    • 4. A Guarantee is a promise or assurance that attests to the quality of a product that is either (1) given in writing by the manufacturer or (2) given verbally by the person selling the product. Which situation below is the best example of a Guarantee?

    • Options
    • A. Melissa purchases a DVD player with the highest consumer ratings in its category.
    • B. The salesperson advises Curt to be sure that he buys an air conditioner with a guarantee.
    • C. The local auto body shop specializes in refurbishing and selling used cars.
    • D. Lori buys a used digital camera from her coworker who says that she will refund Lori's money if the camera's performance is not of the highest quality.
      • Discuss
    • 5. B2CD, _____, BCD4, B5CD, BC6D

    • Options
    • A. B2C2D
    • B. BC3D
    • C. B2C3D
    • D. BCD7
      • Discuss
    • 6. Statement: "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.

      Assumptions:

      1. Request for leave can be turned down also.
      2. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.


    • Options
    • A. Only assumption I is implicit
    • B. Only assumption II is implicit
    • C. Either I or II is implicit
    • D. Neither I nor II is implicit
    • E. Both I and II are implicit
      • Discuss
    • 7. Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.

      Conclusions:

      1. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
      2. The opening batsmen were spinners.


    • Options
    • A. Only conclusion I follows
    • B. Only conclusion II follows
    • C. Either I or II follows
    • D. Neither I nor II follows
    • E. Both I and II follow
      • Discuss
    • 8. Statement: "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement.

      Assumptions:

      1. People differ in their preferences.
      2. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.


    • Options
    • A. Only assumption I is implicit
    • B. Only assumption II is implicit
    • C. Either I or II is implicit
    • D. Neither I nor II is implicit
    • E. Both I and II are implicit
      • Discuss
    • 9. Statements: Some trains are roads. No road is jungle. All flowers are jungles.

      Conclusions:

      1. Some trains are flowers.
      2. Some trains are jungles.
      3. Some flowers are trains.
      4. No road is flower.


    • Options
    • A. None follows
    • B. Only II follows
    • C. Only III follows
    • D. Only IV follows
    • E. All follow
      • Discuss
    • 10. SLAPSTICK : LAUGHTER

    • Options
    • A. fallacy : dismay
    • B. genre : mystery
    • C. satire : anger
    • D. mimicry : tears
    • E. horror : fear
      • Discuss

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