Nursing Elites

1. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'My sister gave the chocolate bar to my friend and ___.'

• A. Myself
• B. Me
• C. Us
• D. We

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Me.' In this sentence, 'me' is the correct object pronoun to use after the preposition 'to.' 'Myself' is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and object of the sentence refer to the same person, which is not the case here. 'Us' is the object form of 'we,' which is incorrect in this context. Therefore, 'Me' is the most suitable choice.

2. Precipitous is best defined as being ___________.

• A. damp
• B. gentle
• C. swift
• D. dull

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Precipitous is best defined as being swift, meaning sudden, rapid, or happening quickly. It is often used to describe a steep and very steep drop or rise. The word does not refer to being damp, gentle, or dull. 'Damp' means slightly wet, 'gentle' means mild or moderate, and 'dull' means lacking interest or excitement.

3. Which part of the sentence contains a typographical error?

• A. To a
• B. Very strong
• C. Being
• D. Went from

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The phrase 'Went form' contains a typographical error. It should be 'went from' to indicate the change in condition correctly. Choice A 'To a,' choice B 'Very strong,' and choice C 'Being' are grammatically correct and do not contain any typographical errors in the given sentence.

4. Choose the meaning of the word rationale in the following sentence: "Step-by-step, the doctor explained the rationale for the treatment."

• A. Reasoning
• B. Prescription
• C. Procedure
• D. Necessity

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Corrected Question: In this context, the word 'rationale' refers to the underlying reasoning or justification for the treatment being explained step-by-step by the doctor. It pertains to the logical basis or thought process behind the chosen course of action. 'Prescription' (Choice B), 'Procedure' (Choice C), and 'Necessity' (Choice D) do not accurately capture the meaning of 'rationale' in the sentence provided.

5. What is another word for panacea?

• A. Poison
• B. Cure
• C. Treatment
• D. Remedy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cure. A panacea is a remedy or cure for all diseases. While 'poison' (choice A) is the opposite of a cure, 'treatment' (choice C) is a general approach to addressing an illness rather than a universal solution, and 'remedy' (choice D) is synonymous with cure but not as closely related to the concept of a universal remedy as 'cure'.

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