Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description of the word 'insidious'?

• A. stealthy
• B. deadly
• C. collapsed
• D. new

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'stealthy.' 'Insidious' is often used to describe something that proceeds in a gradual, subtle, but harmful way. It is not directly or openly harmful like 'deadly,' nor does it mean 'collapsed' or 'new.' Therefore, 'stealthy' best captures the meaning of 'insidious.'

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'waft' in the following sentence: The steady breeze caused dry leaves to waft over the creek.

• A. Sink
• B. Dive
• C. Wave
• D. Float

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'waft' is used to describe the movement of dry leaves over the creek in response to the steady breeze. 'Waft' means to float gently through the air. The correct meaning of 'waft' in this context is to float. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'sink' means to go down below the surface of something, 'dive' means to plunge headfirst into water or another substance, and 'wave' means to move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.

3. There was no _____ for the way she treated her boyfriend.

• A. Alibi
• B. Rational
• C. Reasonable
• D. Justification

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Justification.' Justification means showing that an action is reasonable or right. In this context, it implies that there was no valid reason or excuse for the way she treated her boyfriend. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. An 'alibi' is an excuse to explain one's whereabouts during a crime, not applicable here. 'Rational' means based on reason or logic, which does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Reasonable' means fair and sensible, but the sentence suggests a lack of valid explanation rather than fairness or sensibility.

4. 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.

5. Select the word that means 'take into the body.'

• A. congest
• B. ingest
• C. collect
• D. suppress

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'ingest.' The word 'ingest' means to take into the body, typically referring to food or drink. Choice A, 'congest,' means to block or fill up with fluid. Choice C, 'collect,' means to bring or gather together. Choice D, 'suppress,' means to prevent something from happening or to restrain.

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