Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Stu often regarded his roommates’ housekeeping as sloppy and careless.

• A. his
• B. hers
• C. them
• D. their

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'their' is the best substitute for the underlined words in the sentence because it refers to Stu's roommates in a possessive form, indicating that the housekeeping belongs to them. 'His' (Choice A) refers to Stu, not the roommates. 'Hers' (Choice B) is incorrect as it refers to a female possessive form. 'Them' (Choice C) is a pronoun for a group of people but does not show possession, making it unsuitable in this context.

2. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Her mentor’s advice was bound to affect her final decision.

• A. mentor’s
• B. advice
• C. effect
• D. decision

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the given sentence, the word 'effect' is used incorrectly. In this context, the word 'affect' should be used instead of 'effect.' 'Affect' is a verb that means to influence or have an impact on something, while 'effect' is a noun that represents the result or outcome of an action. Therefore, to convey the intended meaning that her mentor's advice was bound to influence or impact her final decision, the correct word should be 'affect,' not 'effect.' The other options ('mentor’s,' 'advice,' 'decision') are used appropriately in the sentence and do not contain any errors.

3. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'The child’s fever was ____ high for him to lie comfortably in bed.'

• A. to
• B. much
• C. too
• D. more

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct word is 'too,' which indicates an excessive amount. In this sentence, 'too high' describes the fever being excessively high, making it difficult for the child to lie comfortably. The other options do not fit the context: 'to' is a preposition, 'much' describes quantity but not excessiveness, and 'more' indicates a comparison, which is not relevant here.

4. Select the word or phrase that is misplaced in the following sentence: The book is in my locker at school that is long overdue.

• A. The book
• B. in my locker
• C. at school
• D. that is long overdue

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'that is long overdue' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. Placing it after 'The book' would enhance clarity and coherence. This adjustment ensures the phrase directly describes the book rather than the school, improving the logical and coherent connection within the sentence structure. Choices A, B, and C are correctly positioned and contribute to a clear and coherent sentence about the location of the book.

5. Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. The patients are resting comfortably; ___________, bed checks should still be done every half hour.

• A. despite
• B. however
• C. otherwise
• D. afterward

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'otherwise' is used to indicate that although the patients are resting comfortably, under different circumstances, bed checks should still be done every half hour. This maintains the correct logic and flow of the sentence, making it grammatically correct. Choice A, 'despite,' would imply a contrasting situation that is not the intended meaning in this context. Choice B, 'however,' also implies a contrast rather than the intended conditional relationship. Choice D, 'afterward,' indicates a time sequence that does not fit the context of the sentence.

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