Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description for an assembled product in the following sentence? The provisions apply to any “electronic product,” which is defined as any manufactured or assembled product (or component, part, or accessory of such product) that, when in operation, (i) contains or acts as part of an electronic circuit and (ii) emits electronic product radiation.

• A. A product that is collected
• B. A product that is legislated
• C. A product that is put together
• D. A product that is agreed upon

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The best description for an assembled product in the given sentence is "a product that is put together," as assembling refers to the action of putting together various parts or components to create a finished product. The sentence mentions that the provisions apply to any "assembled product" along with components, parts, or accessories of the product. Choice A, 'A product that is collected,' is incorrect as collecting does not imply assembling. Choice B, 'A product that is legislated,' is incorrect as legislation is related to laws and regulations, not the physical process of assembling. Choice D, 'A product that is agreed upon,' is incorrect as agreeing upon a product is unrelated to the physical act of assembling it.

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. What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer FELT was too short?

• A. Ponderous
• B. Salacious
• C. Ephemeral
• D. Erudite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. In this context, a vacationer feeling that their trip to Hawaii was too short implies that they found it to be brief or fleeting, making 'ephemeral' the most suitable choice among the options provided. Ponderous means slow and clumsy; salacious means obscene or lustful; erudite means showing great knowledge or learning. These words do not convey the idea of brevity or shortness, unlike 'ephemeral,' which perfectly fits the scenario described.

4. What is the meaning of Regulations?

• A. Rules for Conduct
• B. Official Standards
• C. Personal Guidelines
• D. Suggestions

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Regulations refer to rules or directives established by authorities to govern conduct or actions. Therefore, the correct answer is A - 'Rules for Conduct.' Choice B, 'Official Standards,' is incorrect as regulations go beyond just setting standards to include specific rules for behavior. Choice C, 'Personal Guidelines,' is incorrect as regulations are not individualized but are generally applicable rules. Choice D, 'Suggestions,' is incorrect as regulations are mandatory and carry legal weight, unlike suggestions which are optional and not binding.

5. Identify the correct sentence structure.

• A. The cat sleeping on the mat
• B. The cat is sleeping on the mat
• C. The mat that the cat is sleeping on
• D. Sleeping on the mat is the cat

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct sentence structure is 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' This is a complete and grammatically correct sentence following a standard subject-verb-object structure. 'The cat' is the subject, 'is sleeping' is the verb, and 'on the mat' is the prepositional phrase describing where the action is taking place. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Option A is a sentence fragment lacking a verb; option C is a dependent clause lacking a main clause, and option D has a subject-verb inversion making it awkward and incorrect.

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