Nursing Elites

1. To be convoluted is to be _______.

• A. Complex
• B. Clever
• C. Candid
• D. Asinine

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Complex.' The term 'convoluted' is used to describe something that is intricate, complex, or twisted. 'Clever' (choice B) means showing intelligence or skill, 'Candid' (choice C) means truthful and straightforward, and 'Asinine' (choice D) means extremely foolish or silly. These choices do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'convoluted.'

2. What is another word for compendium?

• A. Collection
• B. Aptitude
• C. Conclusion
• D. Humor

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A compendium is a collection of concise but comprehensive information on a particular subject. Therefore, another word for compendium is "collection." The term "aptitude" refers to a natural ability to do something, not synonymous with compendium. "Conclusion" is a decision or judgment reached after considering the facts, not related to a compendium. "Humor" refers to the quality of being amusing or comic, not a synonym for compendium.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'labile' in the sentence: 'The child developed a labile condition that worried the parents.'

• A. Fevered
• B. Volatile
• C. Stomach
• D. Vision

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Volatile.' In this context, 'labile' means having an unpredictable or changeable condition. Choice A, 'Fevered,' is incorrect as it relates to having a fever, not the intended meaning of 'labile.' Choices C and D, 'Stomach' and 'Vision,' are unrelated to the context of the sentence and do not reflect the meaning of 'labile' as 'volatile.'

4. Which word is not spelled correctly in the sentence: 'The physician thought it was unnecessary to explain the procedure.'

• A. physician
• B. unnecessary
• C. explain
• D. procedure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'unnecessary' is misspelled as 'unecessary' in the sentence. The correct spelling should have double 'n' as in 'unnecessary'. Choice A, C, and D are spelled correctly in the sentence provided.

5. Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make?

• A. Affect
• B. Accept
• C. Expect
• D. Effect

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'effect.' The verb 'effect' is defined as to bring about, cause to happen, accomplish, or make. It describes the action of making something happen or producing a result. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'affect' means to influence, 'accept' means to receive willingly, and 'expect' means to anticipate. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 'effect.'

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