Nursing Elites

1. Another word for SITE is?

• A. Severity
• B. Location
• C. Fortunate
• D. Appearance

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Another word for 'SITE' is 'Location.' In this context, 'site' typically refers to a place or area, making 'Location' the most appropriate synonym among the given choices. Choice A, 'Severity,' does not relate to the meaning of 'site' as a place or area. Choice C, 'Fortunate,' and Choice D, 'Appearance,' are also unrelated to the concept of 'site,' making them incorrect choices.

2. Which term refers to a team captain's exaggerated claim about the number of goals he or she scored during the game?

• A. Hyperbole
• B. Validity
• C. Eulogy
• D. Simile

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Hyperbole.' Hyperbole refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this context, the team captain's claim about the number of goals scored is an exaggerated statement, making 'Hyperbole' the most suitable term. 'Validity' refers to the quality of being logically or factually sound and does not fit the scenario described. 'Eulogy' is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something, typically someone who has died, and is unrelated to the question. 'Simile' is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid, which is not the case in the scenario provided.

3. What is another word for 'flux'?

• A. Quantity
• B. Inflation
• C. Strength
• D. Discharge

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Discharge.' 'Flux' is a term used to describe the flow or discharge of fluid. Therefore, 'Discharge' is the most appropriate synonym in this context. The other choices are incorrect: A) 'Quantity' refers to an amount, B) 'Inflation' refers to the rise in prices, and C) 'Strength' refers to the power or quality of being strong.

4. Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY in the sentence? They're going to the mall to pick up there uniforms for their coach.

• A. Their
• B. Going
• C. They're
• D. There

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'There.' In this context, 'There' is incorrect as it should be replaced with 'their' to show possession, referring to the uniforms belonging to the team. 'Their' (choice A) is used correctly to indicate possession. 'Going' (choice B) and 'They're' (choice C) are also used correctly in the sentence.

5. Select the meaning of the word 'dilation' in the sentence: 'The laboring mother was at 50% dilation.'

• A. Blood pressure
• B. Cervical opening
• C. Birth process
• D. Exhumation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context provided, 'dilation' refers to the widening or opening of the cervix during labor as the woman progresses towards childbirth. Choice A, 'Blood pressure,' is incorrect as dilation does not relate to blood pressure. Choice C, 'Birth process,' is too broad and does not specifically define the term 'dilation.' Choice D, 'Exhumation,' is unrelated and does not fit the context of the sentence.

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