Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nurse told Silvio’s family that visiting hours were over, but Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning.

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

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The nurse told Silvio’s family that visiting hours were over, but Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning,' the second occurrence of 'Silvio’s family' can be effectively substituted with the word 'them' to avoid repetition and improve clarity. Using 'them' in this context helps to make the sentence more concise and less redundant, enhancing the overall flow and readability. Choice B ('us') is incorrect as it would imply that Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning to the speaker and others, which is not the intended meaning. Choice C ('they') is incorrect as it would shift the subject from 'Silvio’s family' to a third-person perspective, altering the original meaning. Choice D ('those') is incorrect as it does not appropriately refer back to 'Silvio’s family' in a clear and concise manner.

2. What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Hyphen

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Period'. The sentence 'Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.' is a complete sentence and requires a period at the end to indicate a full stop. A comma (Choice B) is not suitable here as it would create a comma splice. A colon (Choice C) is not needed as there is no introductory clause or list following it. A hyphen (Choice D) is used to join compound words or for other specific purposes, not to end a sentence.

3. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep.

• A. As soon as the puppies were asleep
• B. Left her bed as soon as
• C. The puppies were asleep
• D. The mother dog left her bed

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'As soon as the puppies were asleep' is the dependent clause in the sentence. It functions as an adverbial clause, indicating a time relationship with the action of the mother dog leaving her bed. Dependent clauses rely on independent clauses to form complete sentences and cannot stand alone. Choice B is incorrect because it separates the dependent clause. Choice C is incorrect as it is a noun phrase. Choice D is incorrect as it is an independent clause.

4. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Dr. Leo laid the paperwork out upon the table for us to view.

• A. lay
• B. upon
• C. us
• D. view

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence provided, the word 'lay' is used incorrectly. The correct past tense of 'lay' in this context should be 'lay.' Therefore, the sentence should read, 'Dr. Leo laid the paperwork out upon the table for us to view.' 'Laid' is the past participle of 'lay' when it requires an object. In this sentence, 'lay' is the correct choice as it is used without an object. The other choices ('upon,' 'us,' 'view') are used appropriately in the sentence and do not contain any errors.

5. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? Unfortunately, her absences were becoming a regular occurrence.

• A. Unfortunately
• B. absences
• C. regular
• D. occurrence

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'ocurrence' is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is 'occurrence.' In this context, 'occurrence' refers to something happening or taking place, making it the appropriate term for the sentence. Choice A, 'Unfortunately,' is spelled correctly. Choice B, 'absences,' is spelled correctly. Choice C, 'regular,' is spelled correctly. Therefore, the incorrect spelling in the sentence is 'occurrence,' making it the right answer.

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