Nursing Elites

1. What does 'inflamed' mean?

• A. Healthy and normal
• B. Reddened, swollen, and often tender
• C. Discolored but not swollen
• D. Hard and stiff

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'inflamed' means being red, swollen, and often tender. It is a common response of the body to injury or infection, involving increased blood flow and immune cell activity. Choice A is incorrect because 'inflamed' does not describe a state of being healthy and normal. Choice C is incorrect as it only mentions discoloration without the characteristic swelling. Choice D is incorrect as 'inflamed' does not imply being hard and stiff.

2. Use the VERB correctly.

• A. A pitchfork and a halter were left on the concrete floor.
• B. There is a pig, sheep, and horse in the red trailer.
• C. Here are the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.
• D. Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D, 'Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year,' is the correct answer. 'Sherri and her cousin' is a compound subject, requiring the plural verb 'were' for proper subject-verb agreement. Choices A, B, and C contain subject-verb agreement errors. In Choice A, 'A pitchfork and a halter' is a compound subject and should be followed by the plural verb 'were.' In Choice B, 'a pig, sheep, and horse' is a list of items that should take the plural verb 'are.' Lastly, in Choice C, 'Here are' should be used instead of 'Here is' to match the plural subject 'the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.'

3. 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.'

4. Which verb form correctly completes the sentence? 'The shopper was angry when he realized he could have ___ it cheaper at the other store.'

• A. Get
• B. Could have got
• C. Could have gotten
• D. Might have get

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C) Could have gotten.' In this sentence, the verb form 'gotten' is the correct past participle form of 'get,' indicating a missed opportunity in the past. Choice A is incorrect because 'get' is the base form of the verb, not the past participle. Choice B is incorrect as 'got' is the past tense, not the past participle. Choice D is incorrect because 'get' is the base form, and 'might have get' is not the correct structure for this sentence.

5. An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in which way?

• A. Coherent
• B. Speculative
• C. Furtive
• D. Animated

Correct answer: A

Rationale: An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in a coherent way. Lucidity refers to clarity of thought and coherence in one's behavior or speech. If someone is not lucid, they may be confused, disoriented, or unable to express themselves clearly. Therefore, the correct choice is A. Coherent. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because being unable to be lucid does not necessarily mean the person is behaving in a speculative, furtive, or animated way.

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