Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. He made a posthumous donation to the clinic.

• A. Generous
• B. Immense
• C. Postmortem
• D. Time-honored

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'posthumous' in this sentence means occurring or coming into effect after the person's death. It is related to the word 'postmortem,' which also refers to events or actions happening after death. Given the context of the sentence, the most suitable meaning is 'postmortem.' Choice A, 'generous,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of 'posthumous' in the sentence. Choice B, 'immense,' is unrelated to the concept of something happening after a person's death. Choice D, 'time-honored,' is also not synonymous with 'posthumous' and does not fit the context of the sentence.

2. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence? 'During the fight, I was hit on ___.'

• A. Head
• B. On head
• C. A head
• D. The head

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Head.' The phrase 'on the head' is a prepositional phrase indicating where the person was hit. 'Head' is the correct noun to complete the sentence. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they either add unnecessary articles ('a' or 'the') or incorrectly use the preposition 'on' before 'head.' The correct structure is 'hit on the head,' without any additional articles.

3. A person who is ravenous is:

• A. generous
• B. outspoken
• C. friendly
• D. hungry

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: "hungry." The term 'ravenous' specifically refers to being extremely hungry or famished. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'ravenous.' Being generous, outspoken, or friendly does not directly relate to the intense hunger implied by the word 'ravenous.'

4. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. We will do more tests, as the data so far are inconclusive.

• A. Unsettled
• B. Convincing
• C. Unfavorable
• D. Bewildering

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'inconclusive' in the sentence describes the data as not definitive or final, indicating that further tests are needed to reach a solid conclusion. 'Inconclusive' means not leading to a firm decision or result, making 'unsettled' the most suitable synonym in this context. Choice B, 'convincing,' does not align with the meaning of 'inconclusive' as it suggests that the data is already clear and persuasive, which contradicts the context. Choice C, 'unfavorable,' is not the best fit as 'inconclusive' does not imply a negative or unfavorable outcome but rather indicates a lack of a definitive answer. Choice D, 'bewildering,' does not capture the meaning of 'inconclusive' in this context. Bewildering implies confusion or puzzlement, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

5. In the United States, drivers drive cars on the _____ side of the road.

• A. Rite
• B. Left
• C. Off-side
• D. Right

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the United States, drivers drive on the 'right' side of the road. This is the standard practice in the country. Choice A 'Rite' is incorrect as it is a misspelling of 'Right.' Choice B 'Left' is incorrect as driving on the left side is common in countries like the UK, not the US. Choice C 'Off-side' is incorrect as it is not a standard term used to describe the side of the road where people drive in the US.

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