Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of superfluous?

• A. Maximum
• B. Excessive
• C. Insipid
• D. Soggy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Superfluous means unnecessary or more than what is needed. It refers to something that is excessive or redundant. Choice B, "Excessive," is the correct synonym for superfluous. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. "Maximum" (Choice A) means the greatest possible amount, "Insipid" (Choice C) means lacking flavor or interest, and "Soggy" (Choice D) means soaked with liquid or water.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'proscribe'?

• A. anticipate
• B. prevent
• C. defeat
• D. forbid

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'forbid.' 'Proscribe' means to officially forbid or prohibit something. Choice A, 'anticipate,' is incorrect as it means to expect or predict something. Choice B, 'prevent,' is incorrect as it means to stop something from happening. Choice C, 'defeat,' is incorrect as it means to overcome or win against someone or something, which is not the meaning of 'proscribe.' Therefore, the most appropriate meaning for 'proscribe' among the given choices is to forbid.

3. Which sentence uses the VERB correctly?

• A. I saw you standing in line at the Tilt-A-Whirl at the country fair.
• B. I sang the national anthem before the country fair moto-cross race.
• C. I ran toward the country fair arena with Nibbles the Rabbit.
• D. I wore a white shirt and dark jeans to show my goat at the country fair.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'I wore a white shirt and dark jeans to show my goat at the country fair.' 'Wore' is the correct past tense form of 'wear.' Choice A is incorrect as 'seen' should be 'saw,' which is the correct past tense of 'see.' Choice B is incorrect as 'sung' should be 'sang,' the correct past tense of 'sing.' Choice C is incorrect as 'ran' is the correct verb, but the question specifically asks for the correct use of a verb, not just any verb.

4. Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? Confidentiality should be observed at all times, so the nurse should not discuss clients when the conversation can be overheard.

• A. Be observed
• B. By
• C. Can be
• D. Should not

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In the sentence, 'be observed' should be changed to 'should be observed' for proper grammar. 'Should be observed' is the correct way to indicate the necessity of maintaining confidentiality. Choice B, 'by,' is used correctly as a preposition. Choice C, 'can be,' is also used correctly in the sentence. Choice D, 'should not,' is correctly used to indicate what the nurse ought not to do.

5. What is the best description of aseptic?

• A. Infected
• B. Purified
• C. Contaminated
• D. Sterilized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Purified.' Aseptic means free from contamination or purified. In medical and scientific contexts, aseptic techniques are used to prevent contamination and maintain sterility in environments or procedures. Choice A, 'Infected,' is incorrect as aseptic refers to being free from contamination, not being infected. Choice C, 'Contaminated,' is incorrect as aseptic means the opposite of contaminated. Choice D, 'Sterilized,' is incorrect as aseptic focuses on the absence of contamination rather than the process of sterilization.

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