Nursing Elites

1. What does ONEROUS mean?

• A. Easy
• B. Burdensome
• C. Interesting
• D. Relaxing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Burdensome.' The term 'onerous' is used to describe something that is burdensome, oppressive, or difficult to deal with. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'easy,' 'interesting,' and 'relaxing' do not convey the same meaning as 'onerous.'

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 'precipitous' in the sentence: 'The precipitous change was considered a good thing.'

• A. Difficult
• B. Abrupt
• C. Gentle
• D. Unanticipated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Abrupt.' In this context, 'precipitous' is used to describe a change that occurs suddenly or abruptly. Choice A ('Difficult') is incorrect as it does not capture the sudden nature of the change. Choice C ('Gentle') is incorrect as it conveys the opposite meaning of 'precipitous.' Choice D ('Unanticipated') is incorrect as it focuses on the element of surprise rather than the suddenness of the change.

4. Choose the meaning of the word progeny in the following sentence: 'This is a disease that is likely to recur in a patient’s progeny.'

• A. Chest
• B. Hormones
• C. Offspring
• D. Lifetime

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the given sentence, the word 'progeny' means descendants or offspring. It refers to the children or future generations of the patient. Choice A, 'Chest,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'Hormones,' is also incorrect as it is not synonymous with 'progeny.' Choice D, 'Lifetime,' is unrelated to the concept of offspring, making it an incorrect choice.

5. Which word describes a screen or filter?

• A. Permeable
• B. Incendiary
• C. Exuding
• D. Resilient

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'permeable' refers to a material or surface that allows liquids, gases, or substances to pass through it, while screening or filtering out impurities. This makes it an appropriate descriptor for a screen or filter, which function by allowing certain elements to pass through while retaining others. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: 'Incendiary' means causing fires, 'Exuding' means giving off or releasing, and 'Resilient' means able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions.

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