Nursing Elites

1. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Without ___________ , I never would have finished my degree.

• A. she
• B. he
• C. them
• D. hers

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'she' is the correct word to use. The sentence implies that someone (a female) helped the speaker finish their degree. The pronoun 'she' is used to refer to a female person. Without this person's help, the speaker would not have completed their degree. Therefore, the correct word for the blank is 'she.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the context of the sentence, which specifically mentions the need for help from a female individual.

2. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. We had been working _______ nine hours.

• A. since
• B. near
• C. for
• D. in

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'for.' The sentence should read: 'We had been working for nine hours.' This preposition is used to indicate the duration of time something has been happening. Choice A ('since') is incorrect because it is used to indicate a specific point in time when an action started. Choice B ('near') is incorrect as it does not convey the intended meaning of the sentence. Choice D ('in') is incorrect as it does not appropriately indicate the duration of time the action has been taking place.

3. Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the following sentence? If you ever ___________ at County Medical, you would know how grueling a shift there can be.

• A. work
• B. are working
• C. had worked
• D. working

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'work' (option A) is the most suitable choice for the sentence. The sentence is in the simple present tense and is discussing a general scenario or experience. The present simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, or general truths. Therefore, the word 'work' best fits in this context to indicate a general experience at County Medical without specifying a particular timeframe. Choices B, C, and D create incorrect tenses or imply specific past actions, which do not align with the intended meaning of the sentence.

4. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Their chairs were stationary, but the interns seated in them were agitated.

• A. Their
• B. stationary
• C. seated
• D. agitated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'stationary' in the sentence should be spelled as 'stationary.' 'Stationery' refers to writing paper and other office supplies, while 'stationary' means not moving or still. In this context, the correct word should be 'stationary' to describe the chairs that are not moving.

5. Which word is not used correctly in the following sentence: 'After ringing up the nails, the cashier handed Nedra her receipt and change.'

• A. ringing
• B. cashier
• C. receipt
• D. change

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'recipe' in the sentence should be 'receipt.' In this context, 'receipt' refers to a proof of payment, whereas 'recipe' is a set of instructions for preparing a dish. Therefore, 'receipt' is the correct word to use in the given sentence. Choice A, 'ringing,' is used correctly as it means the process of totaling the cost of the items. Choice B, 'cashier,' is also used correctly to refer to the person handling the transaction. Choice D, 'change,' is appropriately used to indicate the money returned after payment.

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