Nursing Elites

1. Choose the best description for the term 'selected plants' in the following sentence: 'Saturated fat comes principally from animal food products and selected plants.'

• A. Plants that have been chosen
• B. Particular plants
• C. Top quality plants
• D. Restricted plants

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'selected plants' in this sentence refers to specific or particular plants that have been chosen intentionally for some reason. It implies that not all plants contribute to saturated fat but only specific ones. The term 'particular plants' best captures this meaning in the context provided. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'selected plants' does not necessarily imply they are of top quality, plants that have been restricted, or chosen without reason. The emphasis is on the specificity of the plants chosen, making 'particular plants' the most suitable description.

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'winnowed' in the following sentence: 'One by one, the applicants were winnowed out of the group.'

• A. Escorted
• B. Separated
• C. Elevated
• D. Summoned

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, the word 'winnowed' means to separate or eliminate less desirable individuals from a larger group, indicating that the applicants were being sifted out or singled out in this process. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning among the choices provided is 'separated.' 'Escorted' (Choice A) implies being accompanied or guided, which is not the intended meaning. 'Elevated' (Choice C) means raised or lifted, which does not fit the context. 'Summoned' (Choice D) suggests being called or requested to attend, which is also not the correct meaning in this context.

3. Nurse Junko and _______ will review the patient’s chart.

• A. She
• B. Them
• C. Me
• D. Him

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: She.' In this sentence, 'She' is the correct pronoun to use as the subject since it refers to Nurse Junko, who is one of the individuals performing the action. 'Them' (choice B), 'Me' (choice C), and 'Him' (choice D) are incorrect as they do not match the subject of the sentence, which is Nurse Junko.

4. John Kennedy was a senator before he _____ President in 1960.

• A. was elected
• B. became
• C. was made
• D. become

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'was elected.' This choice is the most appropriate as it correctly indicates the action of being chosen through a voting process in the past. In this context, 'was elected' is the right verb form to show that John Kennedy became President in 1960 after winning an election. The other choices are incorrect: 'became' is a simple past verb form that doesn't convey the electoral process, 'was made' implies a passive action rather than an active election, and 'become' is not the correct past tense form needed in this sentence.

5. Select the meaning of the word 'vital' in the sentence: 'It is vital for the victim of a serious accident to receive medical attention immediately.'

• A. recommended
• B. discouraged
• C. essential
• D. sufficient

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, 'vital' means absolutely necessary or essential, indicating that receiving medical attention immediately is crucial for the victim's well-being. Choice A, 'recommended,' suggests a level of advisability rather than necessity. Choice B, 'discouraged,' is the opposite of the meaning conveyed by 'vital.' Choice D, 'sufficient,' implies having enough of something, which is not the intended meaning in the given sentence.

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