Nursing Elites

1. In literature, the phrase 'a bold new world' is an example of

• A. Hyperbole
• B. Oxymoron
• C. Simile
• D. Metaphor

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'a bold new world' is a metaphor. Metaphors make direct comparisons between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' In this case, 'a bold new world' is not meant to be taken literally but is used to convey the idea of a fresh, innovative, and adventurous situation. It goes beyond a mere exaggeration (hyperbole), a contradictory phrase (oxymoron), or a comparison using 'like' or 'as' (simile), making 'metaphor' the correct choice in this context.

2. Which of the following verb forms correctly completes the sentence? His charismatic personality, organizational abilities, sheer determination, and rhetorical skills enable him to quickly rise through the chapter's ranks.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. are enabling him to quickly rise
• C. enabled him to quickly rise
• D. will enable him to quickly rise

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C, 'enabled him to quickly rise,' is the correct choice. The sentence is referring to a past action, so the verb should be in the past tense. 'Enabled' is the correct past tense form of 'enable' in this context. Choice A ('NO CHANGE') is incorrect because it does not match the past tense required by the sentence. Option B ('are enabling him to quickly rise') is incorrect as it uses the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for the past action described. Choice D ('will enable him to quickly rise') is incorrect as it implies a future action, which is not consistent with the context of the sentence.

3. Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• A. The wind howled, the branches swayed, and rain lashed against the windows.
• B. He packed his bags, checked the weather forecast, and then hit the road.
• C. The movie was entertaining; it was also thought-provoking.
• D. Tired and hungry, she stopped for a quick bite at the cafe.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C uses a semicolon to correctly separate the two independent clauses 'The movie was entertaining' and 'it was also thought-provoking.' This usage of a semicolon avoids a comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction or appropriate punctuation. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they all contain comma splices. In choice A, the comma splice is present between 'The wind howled' and 'the branches swayed.' In choice B, the comma splice occurs between 'He packed his bags' and 'checked the weather forecast.' Choice D has a comma splice between 'Tired and hungry' and 'she stopped for a quick bite at the cafe.'

4. According to the prefix 'intra-,' which of the following is the best definition of the word 'intravenous'?

• A. Across veins
• B. Between veins
• C. Within veins
• D. Outside veins

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'intra-' means 'within,' so 'intravenous' refers to something within veins. Choice A, 'Across veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' does not indicate movement across but within. Choice B, 'Between veins,' is incorrect because 'intra-' does not imply a relationship between two separate veins. Choice D, 'Outside veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' signifies something inside or within, not outside.

5. Which sentence uses the gerund (-ing) form correctly?

• A. My favorite activity is playing tennis.
• B. He enjoys traveling to new places.
• C. Reading a good book is relaxing.
• D. Writing is her passion.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the gerund form 'playing' as the direct object of the verb 'is.' In option B, 'traveling' is used correctly as a gerund after 'enjoys.' Option C also correctly uses 'Reading' as a gerund at the beginning of the sentence. However, in option D, 'Writing' is used as a gerund, but it lacks context or a clear function for the -ing form in the sentence, unlike the other options. The gerund form should serve a purpose in the sentence structure, which is not evident in option D.

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