Nursing Elites

1. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were ____.'

• A. slept
• B. sleeping
• C. awake
• D. sleep

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: sleeping.' In the sentence, 'as soon as the puppies were sleeping' functions as the dependent clause. A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence. Choices A, C, and D do not form a dependent clause in the sentence provided. 'Slept' (A) is a verb in the past tense, 'awake' (C) is an adjective, and 'sleep' (D) is a noun. Therefore, 'sleeping' (B) is the only choice that correctly forms the dependent clause in this sentence.

2. What is the best description for the term flaccid?

• A. Light-colored
• B. Drooping or loose
• C. Uncontaminated
• D. Unusually aggressive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'flaccid' is commonly used to describe something that is limp, soft, or lacking firmness. It suggests a lack of stiffness or rigidity, often used to describe plants, muscles, or other objects that are in a drooping or loose state. Choice A 'Light-colored' is incorrect as it does not convey the meaning of flaccid. Choice C 'Uncontaminated' and Choice D 'Unusually aggressive' are also incorrect as they do not relate to the definition of flaccid.

3. Another word for the gonads might be the ___________.

• A. sperm
• B. vagina
• C. testes
• D. pelvis

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Another word for the gonads would be the testes in males and ovaries in females. The gonads are the primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones. The term 'testes' specifically refers to the male gonads, while 'ovaries' would refer to the female gonads. Therefore, 'testes' is the correct answer as it directly relates to the male gonads, making choices A, B, and D incorrect.

4. A patient who is querulous might be guilty of ______.

• A. Stealing
• B. Questioning
• C. Overeating
• D. Complaining

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Complaining.' 'Querulous' means complaining in a petulant or whining manner. This word describes someone who is constantly finding fault and is difficult to please. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'querulous' specifically refers to complaining behavior, not stealing, questioning, or overeating.

5. Which sentence uses the word 'present' as an adjective?

• A. She gave a present to her friend
• B. She was present at the meeting
• C. She made a present for her friend
• D. The teacher presented the award

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'She was present at the meeting' uses 'present' as an adjective. In this context, 'present' describes her state of being at the meeting. The other choices use 'present' as a verb (to give), a noun (a gift), and a verb (to show), making them incorrect in the context of looking for the adjective use of 'present'.

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