Nursing Elites

1. Identify the antonym of the word 'pensive':

• A. joyous
• B. thoughtful
• C. curious
• D. introspective

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'joyous.' 'Pensive' means engaged in deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness. The antonym 'joyous' represents a state of great happiness and delight, contrasting with the contemplative and somewhat melancholic nature of being pensive. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Thoughtful' is not an antonym but rather a synonym, meaning showing consideration or careful thought. 'Curious' and 'introspective' are also not antonyms; 'curious' means eager to know or learn something, and 'introspective' means examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

2. What transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2 below: Mr. Shanbourne just nodded?

• A. Surprisingly
• B. Actually
• C. Furthermore
• D. Instead

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct transition to add at the beginning of sentence 2 is 'Surprisingly.' This transition sets the tone for something unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated, emphasizing Mr. Shanbourne's reaction as not typical or predicted. Option B, 'Actually,' would not fit well as it does not imply any sense of surprise or contrast. Option C, 'Furthermore,' is used to add information rather than to indicate a surprising turn of events. Option D, 'Instead,' suggests a replacement or choice between alternatives, which is not suitable in this context.

3. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below?

• A. The semicolon after 'book.'
• B. The comma after 'long.'
• C. The comma after 'glasses.'
• D. The period at the end of the sentence.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comma after 'glasses' is used incorrectly in the sentence. Commas are not needed to separate the subject from the verb in this context. In this case, the subject 'She' is not separated from the verb 'wore,' making the comma unnecessary. The semicolon after 'book' is appropriate for separating two independent clauses, the comma after 'long' is correctly used for introductory elements, and the period at the end of the sentence is necessary for indicating the end of a complete thought.

4. The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure. Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of 'intraocular' as used in the sentence above?

• A. Within the eyes
• B. Between the eyes
• C. Above the eyes
• D. Below the eyes

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The term 'intraocular' is derived from 'intra-' meaning within and 'ocular' referring to the eyes. Therefore, 'intraocular' means within the eyes. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'intraocular' based on the analysis of word parts.

5. Select the correct definition of the underlined word having multiple meanings in the sentence: 'Natalie’s fingers were calloused after practicing her bass.'

• A. Kind of fish
• B. Low and deep sound
• C. Lowest male singing voice
• D. A guitar with four strings that makes low sounds

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'bass' refers to a guitar with four strings that makes low sounds. The context of Natalie practicing suggests that it is referring to a musical instrument, specifically the bass guitar, rather than a fish, sound, or voice. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choice A, 'Kind of fish,' is incorrect as the sentence context does not relate to fish. Choice B, 'Low and deep sound,' is incorrect because the sentence refers to practicing an instrument, not just a sound. Choice C, 'Lowest male singing voice,' is also incorrect as the sentence context is not related to singing but to playing an instrument.

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