Nursing Elites

1. Choose the meaning of the word 'inquest' in the following sentence: 'Many interesting discoveries were made at the inquest.'

• A. Tryout
• B. Intake
• C. Autopsy
• D. Checkup

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'inquest' typically refers to a legal investigation or inquiry, especially into the cause of someone's death. In this context, an 'inquest' is associated with conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. A 'tryout' refers to a test or trial, 'intake' relates to the process of taking something in, such as food or air, and a 'checkup' is a general medical examination.

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The chemicals in plastic containers may be deleterious to children’s health.

• A. Harmful
• B. Deleting
• C. Delightful
• D. Inoffensive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'deleterious' means causing harm or damage. In this context, the sentence implies that the chemicals in plastic containers can be harmful to children's health. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is 'harmful,' making option A the most suitable choice. Option B 'Deleting' is incorrect because it refers to removing or erasing, which does not fit the context. Option C 'Delightful' is incorrect as it means causing great pleasure or delight, the opposite of the intended meaning. Option D 'Inoffensive' is incorrect as it means not causing any harm or annoyance, which is contrary to the negative impact described in the sentence.

3. It seems like the sun _____ on Saturday.

• A. never shines
• B. never shone
• C. rarely shines
• D. sometimes shines

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'never shone' as the sentence is discussing a past event (Saturday). 'Never shone' is the correct past tense form to describe the sun not shining on a specific day in the past. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate past tense form needed in this context. 'Never shines' is present tense, 'rarely shines' implies occasional shining, and 'sometimes shines' suggests occasional shining as well, none of which accurately convey the past event of the sun not shining on Saturday.

4. If someone is disseminating information, what are they doing?

• A. Withholding it
• B. Broadcasting it
• C. Destroying it
• D. Complicating it

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When someone is disseminating information, they are spreading it widely or broadcasting it to reach a larger audience. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 'Broadcasting it.' This process involves sharing information to make it widely known and accessible. Choice A, 'Withholding it,' is incorrect as it means keeping information back rather than sharing it. Choice C, 'Destroying it,' is incorrect as it means to eliminate or get rid of the information, which is the opposite of disseminating. Choice D, 'Complicating it,' is incorrect as it means making something more complex or difficult to understand rather than spreading it.

5. Medicine that is given in inhalant form is ___________.

• A. dissolved
• B. injected
• C. taken orally
• D. breathed in

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Medicine that is given in inhalant form is intended to be breathed in, typically through the mouth or nose. This allows the medication to reach the lungs directly and be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. Examples of medications given in inhalant form include inhalers used for conditions like asthma and nebulizers for respiratory treatments. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because medicine in inhalant form is not dissolved, injected, or taken orally; instead, it is inhaled to reach the lungs.

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