Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. It is a clear, yellowish liquid having a peculiar ethereal, fruity odor.

• A. Aerated
• B. Incapacitating
• C. Delicate
• D. Distinctive

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'distinctive' means having a quality that makes something unique or easily recognizable. In the context of the sentence provided, the clear, yellowish liquid with a peculiar ethereal, fruity odor is being described as having a noticeable and unique quality. Choice A, 'aerated,' means to introduce air into a substance, which does not fit the description of the liquid in the sentence. Choice B, 'incapacitating,' means to deprive of strength or ability, which is not relevant to the description of the liquid. Choice C, 'delicate,' means fragile or easily broken, and while it is somewhat related to the context of the sentence, it does not fully capture the unique and recognizable aspect described in the sentence.

2. The plumber used a flexible tube to open up the curved pipe.

• A. Solid
• B. Rigid
• C. Flexible
• D. Perforated

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The term 'flexible' accurately describes the type of tube used in the given context. A 'solid' tube would not have been suitable for navigating a curved pipe as it is not pliable. 'Rigid' implies stiffness and inflexibility, making it unsuitable for the task. 'Perforated' means pierced with holes, which is unrelated to the plumber's task of opening up a curved pipe.

3. Which word is used incorrectly? 'Which procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'

• A. procedure
• B. was
• C. explained
• D. thoroughly

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B - was.' In the original question, 'were' is incorrectly used as the verb, which should be singular to match the singular subject 'procedure.' The subject 'procedure' requires the singular form 'was' instead of the plural form 'were.' Choices A, C, and D are all used correctly in the sentence.

4. What does Dilute mean?

• A. To concentrate
• B. To make a liquid less concentrated
• C. To solidify
• D. To evaporate

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct definition of dilute is to make a liquid less concentrated. When a substance is diluted, it means it has been mixed with another substance to reduce its strength or concentration. Option A, 'To concentrate,' is the opposite of dilute. Option C, 'To solidify,' means to make or become hard or solid, which is unrelated to diluting a liquid. Option D, 'To evaporate,' means to change from a liquid to a vapor, also unrelated to diluting a liquid. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

5. What is the emotional state of the man after becoming an invalid?

• A. Dejected
• B. Shamefully fearful
• C. Injured
• D. Symbiotic

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dejected. After becoming INVALID, one is likely to feel dejected, meaning sad and disheartened due to feeling invalidated or rejected. It is a common emotional response to a situation where one's worth or validity is questioned or denied. Option B, shamefully fearful, does not directly relate to the emotional state associated with being an invalid. Option C, injured, does not capture the emotional aspect but rather focuses on the physical condition. Option D, symbiotic, refers to a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms and is not relevant to the emotional state of an individual after becoming an invalid.

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