Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the word 'intransigent' in the sentence: 'Jolie has remained intransigent in her stance on the issue.'

• A. Stubborn
• B. Indefinite
• C. Passionate
• D. Outspoken

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Stubborn.' In this context, 'intransigent' means refusing to change one's views or to agree about something, which aligns with the meaning of 'stubborn.' Choice B, 'Indefinite,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of being unyielding or uncompromising. Choice C, 'Passionate,' is incorrect as it does not convey the idea of being unwilling to change one's stance. Choice D, 'Outspoken,' is also incorrect as it does not reflect the meaning of being inflexible or obstinate.

2. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• A. After the game
• B. Running fast
• C. She sings
• D. Can you help me?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'After the game.' A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, describing a relationship in time, location, or direction. In this case, 'After' is the preposition, and 'the game' is its object, making it a prepositional phrase. Choices B, C, and D do not contain prepositional phrases. Choice B, 'Running fast,' is a gerund phrase with an adverb modifying a verb. Choice C, 'She sings,' is a subject-verb sentence construction. Choice D, 'Can you help me?' is an interrogative sentence asking for assistance.

3. What is the best way to punctuate the dialogue, 'Are you coming?' she asked. 'Maybe,' I replied.

• A. 'Are you coming?' she asked? 'Maybe,' I replied.
• B. 'Are you coming?' she asked. 'Maybe,' I replied.
• C. 'Are you coming?' she asked, 'Maybe,' I replied.
• D. 'Are you coming?' she asked, 'Maybe,' I replied.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct way to punctuate dialogue is to enclose each speaker's words in quotation marks. Additionally, the question mark should be placed inside the closing quotation mark of the question. In this case, the correct answer is B as it adheres to the punctuation rules for dialogue. Each character's dialogue is correctly enclosed in quotation marks, and the question mark is appropriately positioned inside the closing quotation mark of the question. Choice A is incorrect as the question mark is placed outside the closing quotation mark of the question. Choice C is incorrect as it uses a comma instead of a period after 'she asked.' Choice D is incorrect as it uses a comma instead of a period after 'she asked' and incorrectly places the comma inside the closing quotation mark of the question.

4. What type of sentence is the following: 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!'?

• A. Interrogative sentence
• B. Declarative sentence
• C. Exclamatory sentence
• D. Imperative sentence

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!' expresses strong emotion ('Wow') and conveys an exclamation, indicating that it is an exclamatory sentence. Exclamatory sentences are used to show strong feelings or emotions and typically end with an exclamation mark. Choice A, 'Interrogative sentence,' is incorrect because interrogative sentences ask questions, which this sentence does not. Choice B, 'Declarative sentence,' is incorrect because declarative sentences make statements or convey information, which is not the case here. Choice D, 'Imperative sentence,' is incorrect because imperative sentences give commands or instructions, which are not present in the given sentence.

5. Based on the word choices in the following sentence, which of the following is the most likely meaning of the prefix per-?

• A. Across
• B. By
• C. With
• D. Through

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prefix 'per-' commonly means 'through,' indicating movement from one side to the other or completely through something. In this context, 'through' is the most fitting interpretation as it aligns with the idea of complete passage or thorough involvement. The other options do not convey the concept of going completely through something. 'Across' implies moving from one side to another but not necessarily all the way through. 'By' denotes proximity or secondary involvement rather than passage through. 'With' indicates accompaniment or association, which is not reflective of the prefix per- in terms of movement or completion.

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