Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'affect'?

• A. The medication had no effect on the patient's symptoms
• B. The noise did not affect his sleep
• C. The bright light will affect your eyes
• D. The cold weather did not affect her mood

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct use of 'affect' is to show influence or make a difference. In this context, 'The noise did not affect his sleep' is the correct usage as noise can impact one's ability to sleep. Choice A is incorrect as 'affect' is commonly confused with 'effect.' Choice C is incorrect as 'affect' is not typically used to refer to the impact of light on eyes. Choice D is incorrect as 'affect' is not typically used to describe the impact of weather on mood.

2. The student _____ for the final exam.

• A. was preparing
• B. was studying
• C. had studied
• D. is studying

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the given sentence, the past continuous tense 'was studying' is the most appropriate choice to indicate an ongoing action in the past. 'Was preparing' (choice A) implies a completed action rather than an ongoing one. 'Had studied' (choice C) is past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action. 'Is studying' (choice D) is present continuous tense and does not fit the past context of the sentence.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'precipitous' in the sentence: 'The precipitous change was considered a good thing.'

• A. Difficult
• B. Abrupt
• C. Gentle
• D. Unanticipated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Abrupt.' In this context, 'precipitous' is used to describe a change that occurs suddenly or abruptly. Choice A ('Difficult') is incorrect as it does not capture the sudden nature of the change. Choice C ('Gentle') is incorrect as it conveys the opposite meaning of 'precipitous.' Choice D ('Unanticipated') is incorrect as it focuses on the element of surprise rather than the suddenness of the change.

4. What is another word for the kneecap?

• A. patina
• B. patella
• C. pastel
• D. pathogen

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct term for the kneecap is patella. It is a small, flat bone that sits at the front of the knee joint and helps in the transmission of force between the thigh and lower leg while providing protection to the knee joint. 'Patina' refers to a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, 'pastel' is a pale, soft shade or color, and 'pathogen' is a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

5. What is a device?

• A. An idea or concept
• B. A tool or piece of equipment
• C. A small part of a larger structure
• D. An accessory for fashion

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A device is defined as a tool or piece of equipment designed to serve a specific purpose. It is used to perform a particular function or task. An idea or concept (Choice A) may lead to the creation of a device, but they are not devices themselves. Choice C, referring to a small part of a larger structure, does not encompass the general definition of a device which implies standalone functionality. Choice D, an accessory for fashion, is entirely unrelated to the usual understanding of a device, which focuses on functionality rather than aesthetics.

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