Nursing Elites

1. Select the correct definition of the word 'prognosis' in the sentence: 'The doctor’s prognosis gave the patient reason to feel optimistic.'

• A. Instructions
• B. Estimate
• C. Behavior
• D. Outcome statement

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the context provided, 'prognosis' refers to a doctor's prediction or statement about the likely outcome of a disease or condition. This makes 'Outcome statement' the correct choice. 'Instructions' (A) are not related to prognosis. 'Estimate' (B) is a rough calculation or approximation, not a prediction of an outcome. 'Behavior' (C) refers to actions, conduct, or manner of an individual, which is not the meaning of 'prognosis' in this sentence.

2. The car that he had seen at the Ford dealer was the one that he finally decided to _____.

• A. buy
• B. rent
• C. lease
• D. sell

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'buy' because it is the appropriate verb for purchasing a car. In this context, the person saw a car at the Ford dealer and decided to buy it, indicating ownership. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'rent,' 'lease,' and 'sell' do not fit the context of deciding to acquire a car for ownership. Renting and leasing involve temporary possession, while selling involves transferring ownership to another party.

3. Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

• A. The group of students is very smart
• B. The team of players is winning
• C. The list of items is on the table
• D. The pile of books is heavy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: The team of players is winning.' The error in this sentence is a subject-verb agreement issue. 'Team' is a singular noun, so it should take a singular verb 'is' instead of 'are.' The subject-verb agreement rule states that singular subjects should be paired with singular verbs, while plural subjects should be paired with plural verbs. Choices A, C, and D all demonstrate correct subject-verb agreement as they correctly match singular subjects ('group,' 'list,' 'pile') with singular verbs ('is,' 'is,' 'is').

4. Replete is best defined as being ___________.

• A. hardy
• B. quiet
• C. full
• D. sad

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Replete means filled to the utmost capacity or complete in every detail. Therefore, the best definition of replete from the given choices is 'full.' Choice A, 'hardy,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of replete. Choice B, 'quiet,' is unrelated to the definition of replete. Choice D, 'sad,' is also not synonymous with the term replete.

5. A body part that has atrophied has ______.

• A. Enlarged
• B. Withered
• C. Swollen
• D. Damaged

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Withered.' Atrophied means that a body part has wasted away or decreased in size. 'Enlarged' (Choice A) means to make or become larger, which is the opposite of atrophied. 'Swollen' (Choice C) means to become larger or rounder in size, usually due to fluid retention or inflammation, which is not the same as atrophied. 'Damaged' (Choice D) means harmed or injured, but it does not specifically refer to the wasting away or shrinking of a body part.

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