Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient will need to undergo additional testing.

• A. Fail
• B. Offer
• C. Experience
• D. Succumb

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, the word 'undergo' means to experience or go through a process. When someone undergoes something, it implies they are subjected to it or experiencing it. Therefore, in the sentence provided, 'experience' is the correct meaning. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the idea of going through a process or experiencing something.

2. What does Gaping mean?

• A. Partially closed
• B. Wide open
• C. Narrow
• D. Sealed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Wide open'. Gaping refers to something being wide open, not partially closed (choice A), narrow (choice C), or sealed (choice D). In the context of the question, 'Gaping' describes something that is open widely.

3. What does Exposure mean?

• A. Protection from external elements
• B. Contact
• C. Absorption
• D. Isolation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Exposure refers to coming into contact with external elements. Choice A is incorrect as exposure does not imply protection but rather contact. Choice C, absorption, refers to the process of soaking up or taking in something. Choice D, isolation, means being separated or kept apart from others, which is not synonymous with exposure.

4. Which adjective best completes the sentence?

• A. More greater
• B. Great
• C. Best
• D. More greatest

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Best' is the correct choice because it conveys the highest quality or degree in comparison, which is appropriate in this context. The sentence is discussing the opinion of coffee experts about a particular coffee blend, indicating that it is the most superior among the options. Choices A, B, and D are grammatically incorrect or redundant. 'More greater' is incorrect due to the redundant use of 'more' and 'greater.' 'Great' is a comparative form that does not fit the superlative context required. 'More greatest' is incorrect due to the unnecessary use of 'more' alongside 'greatest,' which is already a superlative form.

5. What is another word for compendium?

• A. Collection
• B. Aptitude
• C. Conclusion
• D. Humor

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A compendium is a collection of concise but comprehensive information on a particular subject. Therefore, another word for compendium is "collection." The term "aptitude" refers to a natural ability to do something, not synonymous with compendium. "Conclusion" is a decision or judgment reached after considering the facts, not related to a compendium. "Humor" refers to the quality of being amusing or comic, not a synonym for compendium.

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