Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following words fits best in the following sentence? ___________ having finished her coursework, Lorene expects to spend another year on campus.

• A. Despite
• B. Although
• C. Thus
• D. However

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Despite.' 'Despite' is the best word to use in the sentence because it shows a contrast between Lorene having finished her coursework and her expectation to spend another year on campus. The word 'Despite' signals that there is an unexpected or contrary situation, emphasizing the contradiction between the two parts of the sentence. 'Although' (choice B) introduces a contrast but is not as strong as 'Despite' in highlighting the contradiction. 'Thus' (choice C) and 'However' (choice D) do not convey the intended contrast needed in this context, making them incorrect choices.

2. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: Nurse Junko and ________ will review the patient’s chart.

• A. me
• B. she
• C. them
• D. him

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, the correct word to use after 'and' is a pronoun that would refer to Nurse Junko as another person. Since 'Nurse Junko' is a singular female subject, the appropriate pronoun to use is 'she.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'she.' Choice 'A' ('me') is incorrect because it is an object pronoun, not a subject pronoun. Choice 'C' ('them') is incorrect because it is a plural pronoun and does not agree with the singular subject 'Nurse Junko.' Choice 'D' ('him') is incorrect because it is a masculine pronoun, while the subject 'Nurse Junko' is a singular female, so the pronoun should be feminine.

3. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Please give the folder to whoever replies to your page.

• A. give
• B. envelope
• C. whoever
• D. replies

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'envelope' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word should be 'folder,' as mentioned in the original sentence. An envelope is a flat paper container for a letter or documents, while a folder is a folded cover for papers or documents. 'Give,' 'whoever,' and 'replies' are all used appropriately in the sentence, so they are not the incorrect words.

4. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Mr. Menotti’s wife collected Mr. Menotti’s belongings for the ride home.

• A. her
• B. him
• C. he
• D. his

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'his' is the possessive form of the pronoun 'Mr. Menotti,' indicating that the belongings belong to him. Using 'her,' 'him,' or 'he' would not be grammatically correct in this context as they do not reflect the possession by Mr. Menotti. 'Her' would imply the belongings belong to his wife, 'him' is an objective pronoun, and 'he' is a subject pronoun, neither of which correctly shows possession.

5. Which sentence is the clearest?

• A. At the age of seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• B. When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• C. At the age of seven, I moved my mother to a new school.
• D. My mother, at the age of seven, moved me to a new school.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B, 'When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school,' is the clearest sentence as it directly and clearly states that when the speaker was seven, their mother moved them to a new school. This sentence clearly indicates the age of the speaker and who initiated the action, making it the most precise and easy to understand among the choices. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they either incorrectly position the age or the action initiator, leading to ambiguity and confusion in the sentence.

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