Nursing Elites

1. What is the most likely context of the following conversation: 'Yup, you too... hey wait, what are you up to tonight, anyways?'

• A. A boss is asking an employee about their schedule to see if they can work late.
• B. A speaker is practicing a speech for a debate about working overtime.
• C. A friend is asking another friend about their plans for the evening.
• D. An investigator is discussing research on acceptable work schedules.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The informal tone and casual language, such as 'hey wait' and 'what are you up to tonight, anyways?' suggest that the speaker is a friend inquiring about the plans of another friend. This type of conversation is typical among peers and not in a professional setting, ruling out choices A and D. Choice B is incorrect because there is no indication of a debate or formal speech practice in the conversation.

2. Joann has brainstormed, created an outline, and completed research for a major term paper. Which of the following is the next step she should complete in the writing process?

• A. Editing
• B. Publishing
• C. Proofreading
• D. Drafting

Correct answer: D

Rationale: After completing research and outlining, the next logical step in the writing process is drafting. Drafting involves putting together the first version of the paper based on the outline and research. This step focuses on organizing thoughts, expanding ideas, and structuring the content. Editing (choice A) occurs after drafting and involves revising and refining the content for clarity, coherence, and correctness. Publishing (choice B) is the final step where the finished work is made available to the audience. Proofreading (choice C) typically follows editing and focuses on correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

3. In the sentence 'The house was dilapidated,' what effect does the word 'dilapidated' have on the reader's understanding?

• A. Creates a sense of mystery.
• B. Emphasizes the large size of the house.
• C. Suggests the house is in poor condition.
• D. Implies the house is haunted.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'dilapidated' specifically describes the deteriorating state of the house, indicating that it is in poor condition. This choice best reflects the impact the word has on the reader's understanding. Choice A, 'Creates a sense of mystery,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not inherently imply mystery but rather a state of disrepair. Choice B, 'Emphasizes the large size of the house,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not relate to the size but rather the condition. Choice D, 'Implies the house is haunted,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not directly suggest haunting, but only poor maintenance or disuse.

4. Which of the following prefixes means 'with'?

• A. bio-
• B. per-
• C. con-
• D. trans-

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'con-'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together,' as in words like 'convene' or 'connect.' Choice A, 'bio-', is a prefix that means 'life' or 'living organisms,' not 'with.' Choice B, 'per-', is a prefix that means 'through' or 'thoroughly,' not 'with.' Choice D, 'trans-', is a prefix that means 'across' or 'beyond,' not 'with.' Therefore, the correct choice that means 'with' is 'con-'.

5. The beautiful flowers brightened the room. Which word is the adverb form of the adjective 'beautiful'?

• A. beautiful
• B. beautifully
• C. beautification
• D. beautify

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the sentence, 'beautiful' is used as an adjective to describe the flowers. To transform the adjective 'beautiful' into an adverb, you add '-ly,' resulting in 'beautifully.' Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, offering more details on how an action is performed. Choice A ('beautiful') is the original adjective form and not the adverb form. Choice C ('beautification') is a noun, not an adverb. Choice D ('beautify') is a verb, not an adverb.

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