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. Another word for SITE is?

• A. Severity
• B. Location
• C. Fortunate
• D. Appearance

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Another word for 'SITE' is 'Location.' In this context, 'site' typically refers to a place or area, making 'Location' the most appropriate synonym among the given choices. Choice A, 'Severity,' does not relate to the meaning of 'site' as a place or area. Choice C, 'Fortunate,' and Choice D, 'Appearance,' are also unrelated to the concept of 'site,' making them incorrect choices.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The children became bellicose after too much time in the moving car.

• A. Beautiful
• B. Selfless
• C. Tolerant
• D. Quarrelsome

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'bellicose' means showing aggression or a willingness to fight. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the children became argumentative or confrontational after spending too much time in the moving car. Therefore, the correct meaning is 'quarrelsome.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'bellicose' does not mean beautiful, selfless, or tolerant. It specifically refers to a combative or aggressive behavior, which aligns with 'quarrelsome.'

4. What does intact mean?

• A. Damaged
• B. In place, unharmed
• C. Destroyed
• D. Incomplete

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'In place, unharmed.' 'Intact' refers to something that is whole, undamaged, or unharmed. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they describe states opposite to what intact means. 'Damaged,' 'Destroyed,' and 'Incomplete' all signify a lack of wholeness or harm, which is contrary to the meaning of intact.

5. What is the meaning of Absorption?

• A. Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream
• B. Secretion of enzymes into the stomach
• C. Absorption of water from the intestines
• D. Excretion of waste from the body

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream.' Absorption specifically refers to the process where nutrients are taken up by the body from the digestive tract into the bloodstream for utilization. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B refers to the secretion of enzymes into the stomach, choice C refers to the absorption of water from the intestines, and choice D refers to the excretion of waste from the body, which are not the definitions of absorption.

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