Nursing Elites

1. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? For whom was that email intended?

• A. For
• B. whom
• C. that
• D. intended

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'whom' should be used instead of 'who' in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. 'Who' is used as the subject of a sentence, while 'whom' is used as the object. Therefore, the correct form of the sentence should be: 'For whom was that email intended?' Choices A, C, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not need any changes.

2. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The coats hanging on the hooks are the patients’.

• A. his
• B. their
• C. them
• D. theirs

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'their' is the correct possessive pronoun to use in this sentence because it indicates that the coats belong to multiple patients. 'Their' shows ownership by a plural group, which is the most suitable choice in this context. Choice A, 'his,' is singular and would imply that all the coats belong to one male patient, which is not the case. Choice C, 'them,' is a pronoun used for indicating objects or people and not possession. Choice D, 'theirs,' is a possessive pronoun but is used to refer to something that belongs to multiple people, not in this case where the coats belong to the patients.

3. The nurse did not think that the symptoms ___________ an emergency room visit.

• A. Desired
• B. Warranted
• C. Guaranteed
• D. Should have been

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, the word that best fits is 'warranted,' meaning that the symptoms did not justify or necessitate an emergency room visit. 'Desired' means wanted or wished for, 'Guaranteed' means assured, and 'Should have been' is not the appropriate phrase in this context. Therefore, 'warranted' is the correct choice for this question.

4. Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Do not be afraid to consult ___________ your peers.

• A. with
• B. from
• C. by
• D. in

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'with.' The sentence should read: 'Do not be afraid to consult with your peers.' In this context, 'with' is the appropriate preposition to indicate collaborating or seeking advice from your peers. The other prepositions ('from,' 'by,' 'in') do not convey the intended meaning of seeking advice or collaborating with your peers in this context.

5. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Semicolon

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a period. A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence. In this case, the sentence 'After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.' is a complete thought and requires a period at the end to show that it is a complete sentence. The other choices are incorrect because a comma would not be suitable at the end of a sentence, a colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, and a semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

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