Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. In children with high fevers, the use of aspirin is contraindicated.

• A. Banned
• B. Inadvisable
• C. Anticipated
• D. Expedient

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'contraindicated' means not recommended or inadvisable in this context. It suggests that using aspirin for children with high fevers is not a good idea or is not suitable. The other options (A. Banned, C. Anticipated, D. Expedient) do not accurately convey the meaning of the word 'contraindicated' in this sentence. 'Banned' implies a prohibition, 'Anticipated' means expected, and 'Expedient' means convenient or practical, none of which capture the intended meaning of 'contraindicated.'

2. What does 'Obsolete' mean?

• A. Innovative
• B. Outdated
• C. Effective
• D. Advanced

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Outdated.' Obsolete refers to something that is outdated or no longer in use. 'Innovative' (choice A) means introducing new ideas or methods; 'Effective' (choice C) means successful in producing a desired result; 'Advanced' (choice D) means far on or ahead in development or progress. Therefore, 'Outdated' is the most appropriate antonym for 'Obsolete.'

3. PRECIPITOUS is best defined as being ______

• A. Gradual
• B. Swift
• C. Slow
• D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' PRECIPITOUS means something that is steep or sheer, often used to describe a very rapid or sudden change. This word does not relate to something gradual (choice A), slow (choice C), or delayed (choice D). Therefore, 'Swift' is the best definition for PRECIPITOUS.

4. What does 'Excess' mean?

• A. Less than what is needed or usual
• B. More than what is needed or usual
• C. Equal to the amount needed
• D. Below average

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'More than what is needed or usual.' Excess refers to an amount that surpasses what is required or typical. Choice A is incorrect because 'less than what is needed or usual' is the opposite of excess. Choice C is incorrect as 'equal to the amount needed' does not imply excess. Choice D is incorrect as 'below average' does not capture the essence of excess.

5. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A. Somebody left their jacket on the train
• B. Somebody left his or her jacket on the train
• C. His jacket was left on the train
• D. His or her jacket was left on the train

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'Somebody left his or her jacket on the train.' is grammatically correct and respects gender neutrality. 'Somebody' is singular, so the pronoun 'their' in choice A is incorrect. Choice C changes the subject from 'somebody' to 'his,' making it grammatically incorrect. Choice D is grammatically correct, but it is less concise and more awkward than choice B, which smoothly combines 'his' and 'her' for gender-neutral language.

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