Nursing Elites

1. What does the quoted word 'cornucopia' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Plethora
• B. Ostracism
• C. Laborious
• D. Pensive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Plethora.' In the context provided, 'cornucopia' is used metaphorically to signify an abundance or a large variety of stimulating questions and conversation. 'Plethora' is a synonym for 'cornucopia' and means an excessive amount or abundance. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Ostracism' means exclusion or rejection, 'Laborious' means requiring a lot of effort, and 'Pensive' means engaged in deep thought.

2. Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? Confidentiality should be observed at all times, so the nurse should not discuss clients when the conversation can be overheard.

• A. Be observed
• B. By
• C. Can be
• D. Should not

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In the sentence, 'be observed' should be changed to 'should be observed' for proper grammar. 'Should be observed' is the correct way to indicate the necessity of maintaining confidentiality. Choice B, 'by,' is used correctly as a preposition. Choice C, 'can be,' is also used correctly in the sentence. Choice D, 'should not,' is correctly used to indicate what the nurse ought not to do.

3. What does the word Quarantine mean?

• A. Isolation
• B. Confinement away from the general population
• C. Treatment
• D. Exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Confinement away from the general population.' Quarantine is the practice of isolating individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease but are not yet ill. This isolation helps prevent the potential spread of the disease. Choice A, 'Isolation,' is partially correct but does not capture the specific aspect of separation from the general population. Choice C, 'Treatment,' is incorrect as quarantine does not involve providing medical care but rather focusing on preventing transmission. Choice D, 'Exposure,' is also incorrect as quarantine is about separating potentially exposed individuals, not intentionally exposing them.

4. PRECIPITOUS is best defined as being ______

• A. Gradual
• B. Swift
• C. Slow
• D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' PRECIPITOUS means something that is steep or sheer, often used to describe a very rapid or sudden change. This word does not relate to something gradual (choice A), slow (choice C), or delayed (choice D). Therefore, 'Swift' is the best definition for PRECIPITOUS.

5. Which verb correctly completes the sentence? After throwing their sleeping bags into the backseat of their car, they ___ more than 400 miles to reach their destination.

• A. Driving
• B. Having driven
• C. Drove
• D. Had drove

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, the action of driving more than 400 miles is a past action that already took place after they threw their sleeping bags into the backseat. 'Drove' is the correct past tense form of the verb to match this past action. Choice A, 'Driving,' is in the present participle form and does not correctly indicate the completion of the action in the past. Choice B, 'Having driven,' is in the present perfect form and does not fit the sequence of events in the sentence. Choice D, 'Had drove,' is incorrect due to the incorrect use of 'had' with the past form of 'drive.' Therefore, the most appropriate choice is 'Drove.'

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