Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• A. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
• B. She likes apples; oranges are her favorite.
• C. I went to the store; and I bought some milk.
• D. I like apples, but oranges are better.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'She likes apples; oranges are her favorite.' correctly uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses. The semicolon is used to separate two closely related ideas in a way that is stronger than a comma but not as final as a period. Choice A is incorrect because the conjunction 'but' is missing before 'I can't go out tonight.' Choice C is incorrect as the conjunction 'and' after the semicolon is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence. Choice D is incorrect because the semicolon is incorrectly placed before 'oranges are better,' where a comma or period would be more appropriate.

2. The voice box may be called the ___________.

• A. larynx
• B. lynx
• C. pharynx
• D. phalanx

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, larynx. The voice box is commonly referred to as the larynx. It is an organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords and is responsible for producing sound. The other options are incorrect: B) lynx is a type of wildcat, C) pharynx is part of the throat involved in swallowing, and D) phalanx refers to the bones of the fingers or toes.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'overt' in the sentence: 'Despite the absence of overt signs, Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might be suffering from the flu.'

• A. concealed
• B. apparent
• C. expert
• D. delectable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'apparent.' In the given sentence, 'overt' is used to describe signs that are evident or obvious. It indicates that Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might have the flu even though there were no clear or overt signs present. Choice A, 'concealed,' is incorrect as it means hidden or not easily visible, which is the opposite of 'overt.' Choices C and D, 'expert' and 'delectable,' are unrelated to the meaning of 'overt' in this context.

4. What does Labile mean?

• A. Stable
• B. Changing rapidly and often
• C. Unchanging
• D. Rarely changing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Labile means something that changes rapidly and often. In this context, 'Stable' (Choice A) is the opposite of labile, 'Unchanging' (Choice C) and 'Rarely changing' (Choice D) do not capture the essence of labile. Labile is specifically used to describe something that is easily altered, constantly changing, or unstable, hence the most suitable choice is 'Changing rapidly and often' (Choice B).

5. Ventral refers to which part of the body?

• A. Top
• B. Bottom
• C. Front
• D. Back

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Ventral refers to the front part of the body or an organ. It is the opposite of dorsal, which refers to the back part. So, when describing the direction or location of an anatomical structure, ventral would mean towards the front. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Front.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'Top' refers to superior, 'Bottom' refers to inferior, and 'Back' refers to dorsal, not ventral.

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