Nursing Elites

1. A surgeon who is adroit might be described as ______.

• A. Careless
• B. Skillful
• C. Inexperienced
• D. Lazy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'adroit' means skillful or proficient. A surgeon who is adroit would be highly skilled and proficient in their work. Therefore, the most appropriate description for a surgeon who is adroit is 'skillful.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the positive attribute associated with being adroit.

2. What does Ominous mean?

• A. Insignificant
• B. Significantly important and dangerous
• C. Trivial
• D. Harmless

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious. This choice is correct as it accurately reflects the meaning of the term 'Ominous.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they all suggest a lack of importance, danger, or threat, which is opposite to the actual meaning of 'Ominous.'

3. Select the word that means 'a violent seizure.'

• A. revelation
• B. nutrient
• C. contraption
• D. paroxysm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: 'Paroxysm' is the correct answer as it refers to a sudden, violent seizure or outburst. The other choices are incorrect because 'revelation' means a surprising and previously unknown fact, 'nutrient' refers to a substance that provides nourishment, and 'contraption' means a machine or device that is strange or unnecessarily complicated.

4. The mail carrier's job is to put the _____ in every mailbox on the block.

• A. letter
• B. envelope
• C. package
• D. documents

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'envelope.' The mail carrier typically delivers envelopes containing mail to every mailbox on the block. Envelopes are commonly used to protect and contain letters, making them the most suitable choice in this context. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because while the mail carrier may deliver letters, packages, or documents, the most common item placed in mailboxes is an envelope containing mail.

5. Another word for UNDER OBSERVATION is?

• A. Cognition
• B. Isolation
• C. Surveillance
• D. Assessment

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Surveillance,' which means 'under observation.' 'Cognition' (A) refers to mental processes, 'Isolation' (B) means being separated from others, and 'Assessment' (D) is the evaluation of something, none of which directly relate to being observed.

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