Nursing Elites

1. Which word is NOT used correctly in the sentence? 'A sentence must always begin with a capital letter, but many people forget this rule.'

• A. Must always
• B. Simple
• C. Forget
• D. Capitol

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Capitol.' In this context, 'Capitol' is incorrect as it refers to a building where a legislative body meets. The correct term for uppercase letters is 'capital.' Choice A, 'must always,' is used correctly to emphasize the necessity of starting a sentence with a capital letter. Choice B, 'simple,' is not the incorrect word in the sentence. Choice C, 'forget,' is also used appropriately in the sentence to indicate the action of neglecting the rule.

2. Which word describes a screen or filter?

• A. Permeable
• B. Incendiary
• C. Exuding
• D. Resilient

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'permeable' refers to a material or surface that allows liquids, gases, or substances to pass through it, while screening or filtering out impurities. This makes it an appropriate descriptor for a screen or filter, which function by allowing certain elements to pass through while retaining others. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: 'Incendiary' means causing fires, 'Exuding' means giving off or releasing, and 'Resilient' means able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'exogenous' in the sentence: 'Exogenous factors will affect the patient’s well-being.'

• A. Produced outside the body
• B. Produced within the body
• C. Produced by the kidneys
• D. Hereditary

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Produced outside the body.' In the given sentence, 'exogenous' is used to refer to factors that originate externally, such as environmental influences. Choice B, 'Produced within the body,' is incorrect as it describes endogenous factors. Choice C, 'Produced by the kidneys,' is incorrect as it specifies a specific organ rather than the general concept of external origin. Choice D, 'Hereditary,' is incorrect as it relates to genetic inheritance, which is not the meaning of 'exogenous.'

4. She was so mad at her boyfriend, she _____ on him when he called.

• A. hung up
• B. picked
• C. held
• D. held on

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: hung up.' In this context, 'hung up' is the correct phrasal verb to indicate ending a phone call abruptly. The phrase 'hung up' means to abruptly end a phone call. The other choices do not fit the context. 'Picked' implies selecting something, 'held' means to grasp or support something, and 'held on' implies maintaining a grip or connection rather than ending the call.

5. What is another word for ABSTAIN?

• A. Refrain
• B. Indulge
• C. Adhere
• D. Eliminate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Refrain is another word for abstain, as both words mean to resist or hold oneself back from doing something. In contrast, indulge (choice B) means to allow oneself to enjoy something freely, making it the opposite of abstain. Adhere (choice C) means to stick to or follow closely, while eliminate (choice D) means to completely remove or get rid of something. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'Refrain,' which is a synonym for 'abstain.'

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