Nursing Elites

1. What does the phrase 'think outside the box' encourage individuals to do?

• A. Follow established procedures.
• B. Be creative and find new solutions.
• C. Accept traditional ideas.
• D. Avoid making mistakes.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The expression 'think outside the box' promotes creativity and innovation by urging individuals to consider unconventional and original ideas to solve problems or tasks, rather than sticking to conventional or traditional methods. This phrase emphasizes the importance of exploring new perspectives and solutions that are not limited by existing boundaries or norms. Choice A is incorrect because 'think outside the box' encourages individuals to break away from established procedures. Choice C is incorrect as the phrase contradicts accepting traditional ideas. Choice D is incorrect because 'think outside the box' does not focus on avoiding mistakes but rather on exploring new and innovative solutions.

2. Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

• A. I wish I could have gone to the beach.
• B. If I were you, I would choose option B.
• C. He insisted that she stay home.
• D. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A uses the subjunctive mood correctly as it expresses a wish or hypothetical situation. The phrase 'I wish I could have gone to the beach' implies a desire to have done something in the past that did not happen, which aligns with the usage of the subjunctive mood. Choice B uses the past subjunctive 'were' correctly in the conditional statement 'If I were you,' which is a common usage as well. Choice C, 'He insisted that she stay home,' is also correct as it follows the rule that the base form of the verb is used after verbs like insist, demand, request, etc., in the subjunctive mood. Choice D, 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk,' does not use the subjunctive mood. It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause but lacks the specific mood required to fit the context.

3. Which of the following sentences contains a homophone?

• A. Each evening, the young woman walked alone on the canal path.
• B. As water is heated up, it slowly begins to expand.
• C. By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch.
• D. The previous tenant had been a chemistry teacher.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Raze' is a homophone of 'raise,' which means to destroy completely. The other choices do not contain homophones. Choice A talks about a young woman walking on a canal path, choice B discusses water heating up and expanding, and choice D mentions a previous tenant who was a chemistry teacher, none of which involve homophones. Therefore, choice C is the only sentence that contains a homophone, making it the correct answer.

4. Which verb tense is most appropriate to complete this sentence: 'By next week, I _____ the project'?

• A. I will be finishing
• B. I will have finished
• C. I am finishing
• D. I would finish

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is option B, 'I will have finished'. This choice correctly expresses a future event (finishing the project) that will be completed before another future point in time (next week). The future perfect tense 'will have finished' is used to show an action that will be completed before a specified future time. Choice A, 'I will be finishing', is incorrect as it indicates an ongoing action that will still be in progress by next week, which is not the intended meaning. Choice C, 'I am finishing', is incorrect as it indicates a present action that is ongoing, not a future event. Choice D, 'I would finish', is incorrect as 'would' is used for hypothetical situations or polite requests, which is not suitable in this context of a future project completion.

5. By examining the parts of each word, determine which of the following words refers to 'a drug that removes feeling or sensation.'

• A. Hyperalgesia
• B. Subcranial
• C. Hypoglycemic
• D. Anaesthetic

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Anaesthetic'. 'Anaesthetic' refers to a drug that removes feeling or sensation. The prefix 'ana-' means without, and the root 'esthetic' relates to sensation or feeling. 'Hyperalgesia' refers to increased sensitivity to pain, 'Subcranial' does not relate to drugs or removing sensation, and 'Hypoglycemic' refers to low blood sugar levels, not a drug that removes feeling or sensation.

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