Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. The patients are resting comfortably; ___________, bed checks should still be done every half hour.

• A. despite
• B. however
• C. otherwise
• D. afterward

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'otherwise' is used to indicate that although the patients are resting comfortably, under different circumstances, bed checks should still be done every half hour. This maintains the correct logic and flow of the sentence, making it grammatically correct. Choice A, 'despite,' would imply a contrasting situation that is not the intended meaning in this context. Choice B, 'however,' also implies a contrast rather than the intended conditional relationship. Choice D, 'afterward,' indicates a time sequence that does not fit the context of the sentence.

2. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Semicolon

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a period. A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence. In this case, the sentence 'After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.' is a complete thought and requires a period at the end to show that it is a complete sentence. The other choices are incorrect because a comma would not be suitable at the end of a sentence, a colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, and a semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

3. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Professor Turnbull will apprise us of the correct procedure for submitting our work.

• A. appraise
• B. correct
• C. procedure
• D. submitting

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'apprise' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word to use in this context is 'appraise,' which means to assess the value or quality of something, such as appraising the worth of an item. 'Apprise' means to inform or notify someone about something. Therefore, 'appraise' is the correct word choice. Choices B, C, and D are all used appropriately in the sentence and do not need to be changed.

4. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? Have you finished reading the lab results so we can schedule an appointment with the patient?

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Question mark
• D. Exclamation mark

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a question mark. The sentence is a question, asking whether the lab results have been read in order to schedule an appointment. Therefore, a question mark is needed at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is an inquiry. The period is used for statements, not questions. A comma would not be appropriate here as the sentence is not a list or a compound sentence. An exclamation mark would imply excitement or surprise, which is not the tone of the sentence.

5. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The counselor expected me to accept her advice without question.

• A. counselor
• B. expected
• C. accept
• D. advise

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'counselor' is spelled correctly in the sentence. The word 'advise' in the sentence should be spelled 'advice.' 'Advise' is a verb meaning to offer suggestions, while 'advice' is a noun referring to recommendations or guidance given by someone. In this context, the correct word to use is 'advice,' as the sentence implies the counselor's guidance rather than her action of advising. Choice A is the correct answer as it is the only word that is not spelled correctly in the given sentence.

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