Nursing Elites

1. What does the term 'bilingual' mean in the sentence: 'Being bilingual is an advantage for a nurse'?

• A. Able to speak more than one language
• B. Able to use either hand
• C. Not squeamish about blood
• D. Can remember everything

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Able to speak more than one language.' In the context provided, 'bilingual' refers to the ability to speak two languages. This is advantageous for a nurse who may need to communicate with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the meaning of 'bilingual' as the ability to speak multiple languages.

2. An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does the sentence mean?

• A. It is equipped with articles
• B. It has just been repainted
• C. The first month’s rent must be paid in advance
• D. The utility bills are included in the rental cost

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'It is equipped with articles.' In real estate terms, when an apartment is advertised as 'furnished', it means that the apartment comes equipped with furniture and other necessary items. This choice directly reflects the meaning of a furnished apartment. The other choices are incorrect because being furnished does not imply that the apartment has just been repainted (B), requires the first month’s rent to be paid in advance (C), or includes utility bills in the rental cost (D).

3. Select the meaning of the word 'initial' in the sentence: 'The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.'

• A. Complete
• B. First
• C. Incomplete
• D. Discharge

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'initial' means 'first,' referring to the first examination conducted by the doctor. The initial examination is the first assessment or evaluation performed on the patient. Therefore, 'first' is the correct meaning in this sentence. 'Complete' (choice A) is incorrect as initial does not imply completeness, 'incomplete' (choice C) is incorrect as initial does not mean unfinished, and 'discharge' (choice D) is unrelated to the concept of an initial examination.

4. She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.

• A. because of
• B. despite
• C. in spite of
• D. due to

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'despite.' 'Despite' is used to indicate a contrast between attending the party and the dislike for the host. 'Because of' (choice A) is incorrect as it would imply that she attended the party specifically because of her dislike for the host. 'In spite of' (choice C) has the same meaning as 'despite' but is less commonly used. 'Due to' (choice D) is incorrect as it is used to show causation, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

5. To critique something is to ___________.

• A. appraise it
• B. condemn it
• C. extol it
• D. berate it

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To critique something means to evaluate and judge it, often pointing out its faults or shortcomings. Condemning something implies expressing strong disapproval or criticism of it, which aligns closely with the concept of critiquing. 'Appraise' means to assess the value or quality of something, which is not necessarily negative. 'Extol' means to praise highly, which is the opposite of critiquing. 'Berate' means to scold or criticize someone angrily, which is not the same as objectively evaluating something as in critiquing. Therefore, 'condemn it' is the most suitable choice among the given options.

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