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. What does the word BILATERAL mean?

• A. 2-sided
• B. Straight
• C. Symmetrical
• D. On one side

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'bilateral' means having or relating to two sides. It is often used to describe something that occurs on both sides, such as bilateral symmetry in which an object is symmetrical on two sides. Choice B, 'Straight,' does not capture the meaning of bilateral. Choice C, 'Symmetrical,' while related, does not specifically convey the idea of something pertaining to two sides. Choice D, 'On one side,' is the opposite of what bilateral means.

3. What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence?

• A. Her
• B. Hers
• C. Best
• D. More greatest

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'her' is the correct choice because it serves as the object of the preposition 'at.' In this sentence, 'looked at' requires an object pronoun, making 'her' the appropriate choice. Option B, 'Hers,' indicates possession, which is not needed in this context. Options C and D are not pronouns and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.

4. What does 'Aggregate' mean?

• A. A part of the whole
• B. A sum total of many things
• C. A small fraction
• D. A gradual reduction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A sum total of many things.' Aggregate refers to the total or sum of different elements or components. Choice A, 'A part of the whole,' is incorrect as aggregate does not refer to just a part but the whole combined. Choice C, 'A small fraction,' is incorrect as aggregate denotes a larger amount, not a small fraction. Choice D, 'A gradual reduction,' is incorrect as aggregate does not imply reduction but rather accumulation or combination.

5. Select the word that means 'an undesired problem that is the result of some other event.'

• A. Complication
• B. Complement
• C. Procedures
• D. Implemented

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Complication.' A complication refers to a secondary issue or difficulty that arises unexpectedly due to another event. It represents an undesired outcome. Choice 'B: Complement' is incorrect as it means something that enhances or completes, not an undesired problem. Choice 'C: Procedures' is incorrect as it refers to methods or steps, not an undesired problem. Choice 'D: Implemented' is incorrect as it means carried out, not an undesired problem.

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