Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to fill in the blank in the following sentence? Jenny loaned Luis 50 dollars, and he repaid ___________ within the month.

• A. her
• B. she
• C. him
• D. its

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, the pronoun should refer to Luis, who borrowed the money. Since Luis is a male, the correct pronoun to use in this context is 'him.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'him.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not match the gender of Luis or do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

2. Select the word in the following sentence that is not used correctly. Collecting personal and vital data is one of the roles of an intake nurse.

• A. personal
• B. vital
• C. datum
• D. roles

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'datum' is singular, and the correct plural form of 'datum' is 'data.' Therefore, the sentence should use 'data' instead of 'datum' to be grammatically correct. In the sentence provided, 'datum' should be replaced with 'data' to maintain proper grammar and syntax. Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence, so they are not the correct answer.

3. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. I added ___________ pepper to the casserole.

• A. too
• B. more
• C. those
• D. many

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'more' is the correct choice to make the sentence grammatically correct. 'More' is used to indicate an increase in quantity, which fits well in the sentence structure 'I added more pepper to the casserole.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Too' implies an excessive amount, 'those' refers to specific items, and 'many' is used for countable objects, none of which are suitable in this context.

4. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Several nursing students stayed behind after class, but the instructor advised the students to ask questions during office hours.

• A. them
• B. him
• C. they
• D. those

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'they' is the best substitute for the underlined words in the sentence because it refers to the plural noun 'nursing students' and is used to indicate the subject of the sentence. Using 'they' maintains subject-verb agreement and clarity in the sentence. Choice A 'them' is incorrect as it is used for objects, not subjects. Choice B 'him' is singular and does not agree with the plural noun 'nursing students.' Choice D 'those' is also incorrect as it refers to objects, not the subject of the sentence.

5. Select the phrase that will make this sentence grammatically correct. Once they pass the exam, the students ___________.

• A. being certified
• B. have been certified
• C. will be certified
• D. are certifying

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'will be certified' because it correctly indicates the future tense of the action of certifying the students after they pass the exam. This phrase accurately conveys the timing of the certification process in relation to the completion of the exam. Choice A 'being certified' is incorrect as it does not specify the future tense, while choice B 'have been certified' is incorrect as it indicates a past action. Choice D 'are certifying' is incorrect as it suggests the certification is currently happening, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

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