Nursing Elites

1. A paroxysm is a sudden spasm. Another word for this might be

• A. Symptom
• B. Convulsion
• C. Efficacy
• D. Embolism

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Convulsion.' A paroxysm and a convulsion both refer to sudden, involuntary spasms. This makes 'Convulsion' the most suitable synonym. 'Symptom' (Choice A) refers to an indication of a condition but not a spasm. 'Efficacy' (Choice C) refers to the ability to produce a desired or intended result, unrelated to spasms. 'Embolism' (Choice D) refers to an obstruction in a blood vessel, not a sudden spasm.

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. Quick action kept the disease from permeating the general population.

• A. Conquering
• B. Wounding
• C. Deterring
• D. Infiltrating

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'permeating' indicates the process of spreading throughout or penetrating into. 'Infiltrating' is the most appropriate synonym for this meaning, as it captures the idea of the disease spreading into the general population. 'Conquering' (Choice A) means to overcome or defeat, which is not the meaning in this context. 'Wounding' (Choice B) means to cause injury, which is not relevant to the sentence. 'Deterring' (Choice C) means to discourage or prevent, which does not fit the context of the disease spreading.

3. What does Lateral mean?

• A. Near the midline
• B. Away from the midline
• C. At the top of the body
• D. On the side

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'On the side.' Lateral means situated on the side or away from the midline. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because lateral specifically refers to a position that is situated away from the midline, not near it, at the top of the body, or on the side.

4. Place the four words in alphabetical order.

• A. Assemble, assembled, assembling, assembly
• B. Assembly, assemble, assembled, assembling
• C. Assemble, assembly, assembling, assembled
• D. Assemble, assembly, assembled, assembling

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In alphabetical order, 'Assemble, assembly, assembling, assembled' is correct. The alphabetical order is determined by the first letter of each word. The correct sequence starts with 'Assemble,' followed by 'assembly,' then 'assembling,' and finally 'assembled.' Choice A, B, and D do not follow the correct alphabetical order as the words are not arranged alphabetically.

5. Which word is NOT GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT? During the time he lived in New York, he worked as a writer, an editor, and a library.

• A. An
• B. Library
• C. As
• D. During

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'library' is incorrect in this context. It should be 'librarian' to be grammatically correct. The other choices ('an,' 'as,' 'during') are all grammatically correct and fit appropriately in the sentence.

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