Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. Quick action kept the disease from permeating the general population.

• A. Conquering
• B. Wounding
• C. Deterring
• D. Infiltrating

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'permeating' indicates the process of spreading throughout or penetrating into. 'Infiltrating' is the most appropriate synonym for this meaning, as it captures the idea of the disease spreading into the general population. 'Conquering' (Choice A) means to overcome or defeat, which is not the meaning in this context. 'Wounding' (Choice B) means to cause injury, which is not relevant to the sentence. 'Deterring' (Choice C) means to discourage or prevent, which does not fit the context of the disease spreading.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'insidious' in the sentence 'The 'insidious' disease was well established before becoming apparent'?

• A. Sudden
• B. Suffer
• C. Gradual
• D. Graduate

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Gradual.' In the context provided, 'insidious' describes a disease that develops slowly and harmfully over time, without being easily noticed. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. 'Sudden' (choice A) means something happening quickly or unexpectedly, 'Suffer' (choice B) means to experience pain or hardship, and 'Graduate' (choice D) means to successfully complete a process or course of study, none of which capture the intended meaning of 'insidious' in this context.

3. Which term refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents?

• A. Excretion
• B. Evisceration
• C. Incision
• D. Reduction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Evisceration.' Evisceration specifically means the surgical removal of an organ's contents. Choice A, 'Excretion,' is the process of eliminating waste products from the body and is not related to surgical procedures. Choice C, 'Incision,' refers to the act of cutting into the body, commonly done in surgeries but not specifically related to removing organ contents. Choice D, 'Reduction,' generally means to make something smaller or lessen its size, which is not the term used for the surgical removal of an organ's contents.

4. What does the word Trepidation mean?

• A. Fear
• B. Misgivings
• C. Confidence
• D. Doubt

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Misgivings'. Trepidation is defined as a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Choice A ('Fear') is too broad and does not capture the specific sense of unease that trepidation conveys. Choice C ('Confidence') is the opposite of what trepidation represents. Choice D ('Doubt') is related to uncertainty but does not fully encapsulate the sense of fear and anxiety associated with trepidation.

5. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence? 'As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, our glasses ___ and a toast was made by our host.'

• A. Were risen
• B. Were rose
• C. Were raised
• D. Arose

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Were raised.' This phrase is the correct passive form, indicating the action of lifting the glasses during the toast. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'were risen' is not grammatically correct, 'were rose' is not the appropriate verb form, and 'arose' does not convey the action of lifting the glasses as required in the sentence.

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