Nursing Elites

1. Which term is most closely aligned with the definition of the term working man as it is defined in the following passage?

• A. Plebeian
• B. Viscount
• C. Entrepreneur
• D. Bourgeois

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Plebeian' as it represents the common people, which aligns closely with the definition of a 'working man.' 'Viscount' refers to a nobleman ranking above a baron but below an earl. 'Entrepreneur' is a person who organizes and operates a business, typically taking financial risks in the hope of profit. 'Bourgeois' relates to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

2. What is the definition of the word 'antediluvian' in the sentence: 'Ermengarde loved spending time with her great-aunt, but she occasionally had to roll her eyes at what she considered to be Aunt Fredericka's antediluvian views about dating and relationships'?

• A. outdated
• B. confusing
• C. hostile
• D. Eager

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'antediluvian' is often used to mean extremely old or outdated, especially in a derogatory sense. In this context, Ermengarde finds her great-aunt's views on dating and relationships to be old-fashioned or out of touch with modern ideas. 'Confusing', 'hostile', and 'Eager' do not accurately capture the meaning of 'antediluvian' in the given context, making them incorrect choices.

3. What is the setting of the story in this passage?

• A. In the city
• B. In the countryside
• C. In a jail
• D. In a mental health facility

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct setting of the story in the passage is in the city. The passage describes urban elements such as street shops, a nocturnal city with lamps, and scenes of a man walking swiftly and a child being trodden down in the city streets. These details clearly point to an urban setting, making choice A 'In the city' the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because there is no mention or indication of a countryside, jail, or mental health facility setting in the passage.

4. Which of the following could be considered a theme of the passage?

• A. Anyone can become royalty.
• B. People should only marry for advantage.
• C. Queen Victoria was a fair, but unlikely, queen.
• D. Even the most unlikely events can happen.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The theme of the passage revolves around the idea that even the most unlikely events can happen. The passage describes the improbable events leading to Queen Victoria becoming the queen, emphasizing how unpredictable and unexpected her rise to the throne was. Choice A is not supported as Victoria was born into royalty, so not just anyone can become royalty as implied. While there are mentions of marriages for advantage in the passage, it is not the central theme but rather a detail in the historical context, making choice B incorrect. Although the passage discusses Queen Victoria being an unlikely queen, this statement is too specific to be a theme; a theme should be broader and universally applicable, making choice C incorrect.

5. Which of the following is a concise summary of the passage?

• A. Babies focus on their caregivers' faces due to their lack of depth perception until 12 months.
• B. Babies recognize their mothers' voices at birth, relying primarily on hearing initially.
• C. Babies have adult-like senses except for vision, which fully develops by 12 months.
• D. Babies' senses undergo significant changes in their first year of life.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D is the most concise summary of the passage as it encapsulates the main idea that the passage focuses on the changes in babies' senses during their first year of life. The passage explains how babies are born with sensory abilities similar to adults but highlights the significant changes that occur during the first year, particularly in vision development. While the other options touch on specific aspects mentioned in the passage, they do not capture the overall essence of the passage, which emphasizes the dynamic and transformative nature of babies' sensory experiences in their first year.

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