Nursing Elites

1. On Parents’ Day, a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families celebrate parents’ both living and deceased. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly?

• A. the apostrophe in Parents’ Day
• B. the comma following Day
• C. the comma following Congo
• D. the apostrophe in parents’

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The comma following 'Day' is used incorrectly. Commas are typically not used after single-word identifiers like 'Day' in a sentence unless they are part of a list. In this case, the holiday is referred to as 'Parents’ Day,' where the apostrophe is used correctly to indicate possession. The comma following 'Day' is unnecessary and should be removed for proper punctuation. Choices A and D both use apostrophes correctly to indicate possession, so they are not incorrect. The comma following 'Congo' in choice C is necessary to set off the introductory phrase 'a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo.' Therefore, the correct answer is B.

2. Hospitals are finding severe unexpected complications in full-term newborns. Researchers are delving into the problem to find out the causes. In a recent study, Dr. Arnold N. Skjong reported, 'neonatal transfer was the most common complication.' This seems to be especially true in hospitals without higher levels of neonatal care.

• A. Hospitals are finding severe unexpected complications in term newborns.
• B. Researchers are delving into the problem to find out the causes.
• C. Dr. Arnold N. Skjong reported, 'Neonatal transfer was the most common complication.'
• D. This seems to be especially true in hospitals without higher levels of neonatal care.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because direct quotations, like the one from Dr. Arnold N. Skjong, require citations because they are taken from another source. Choice A is incorrect as it alters the original term 'full-term newborns' to 'term newborns,' changing the specificity of the information provided. Choice B is not the correct answer as it is a general statement about researchers without directly addressing the specific information provided by Dr. Arnold N. Skjong. Choice D is incorrect as it does not directly address or quote Dr. Arnold N. Skjong's statement about neonatal transfer being the most common complication in hospitals without higher levels of neonatal care.

3. Parrots, among the most intelligent birds in the world, have been prized pets for many centuries; in fact, the first recorded instance of parrot training was written in the thirteenth century. Which of the following is a synonym for prized as used in the sentence?

• A. unlikely
• B. misunderstood
• C. rewarded
• D. valued

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'prized' is used to describe how much people value parrots as pets. Synonyms for 'prized' in this context would include esteemed, cherished, or valued, making option D the most suitable choice. Options A, B, and C do not accurately capture the meaning of 'prized' in this sentence.

4. Javier is writing a persuasive essay about the role of government in education. He has outlined his paper, written a draft, and revised his draft. Which of the following steps in the writing process has NOT been completed?

• A. Brainstorm topics
• B. Research reliable sources
• C. Write a second draft
• D. Select a topic

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Javier has already outlined his paper, written a draft, and revised it. Brainstorming topics typically occurs at the initial stages of the writing process to generate ideas and develop a focus. Since Javier has already completed a draft, the brainstorming step has not been done. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because Javier has already conducted research, written a draft, and selected a topic for his essay.

5. Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning: 'Javier was overjoyed when he finally finished his application for college.'

• A. Overjoyed
• B. Finally
• C. Application
• D. College

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Application.' In the sentence, 'application' can refer to a formal request (such as a college application) or the act of applying something (like applying for a job). The word 'overjoyed' (A) only has one meaning, conveying extreme happiness. 'Finally' (B) indicates the completion of a task or reaching the end of something, without multiple interpretations. 'College' (D) refers specifically to an educational institution and does not have multiple meanings in this context.

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