Nursing Elites

1. Select the word in the following sentence that is not used correctly. Collecting personal and vital data is one of the roles of an intake nurse.

• A. personal
• B. vital
• C. datum
• D. roles

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'datum' is singular, and the correct plural form of 'datum' is 'data.' Therefore, the sentence should use 'data' instead of 'datum' to be grammatically correct. In the sentence provided, 'datum' should be replaced with 'data' to maintain proper grammar and syntax. Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence, so they are not the correct answer.

2. To be admitted to the university, he ________ to make an application by May 15.

• A. Has
• B. Have
• C. Might
• D. Should

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Has.' In this sentence, 'he' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. 'Has' is the correct form of the verb for the third-person singular subject 'he.' The verb 'have' is plural and does not agree with the singular subject. 'Might' and 'should' are modal verbs that do not fit the context of the sentence requiring a simple verb form.

3. Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. There is a fountain ______ the driveway and the main entrance.

• A. among
• B. between
• C. by way of
• D. in conjunction with

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence to indicate the position of the fountain in relation to the driveway and the main entrance is 'between.' 'Between' conveys that the fountain is positioned centrally or in the middle of the driveway and the main entrance, making it the most suitable phrase to complete the sentence correctly. The other options do not accurately describe the fountain's position between two distinct locations, making them grammatically incorrect choices for this sentence.

4. Which sentence is written correctly?

• A. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.
• B. Because she was uncertain of her abilities; Renee asked for help.
• C. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.
• D. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct sentence is 'Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.' This sentence uses a comma after the introductory phrase 'Because she was uncertain of her abilities' to set it off from the main clause 'Renee asked for help.' The comma helps to separate the two parts of the sentence clearly and indicates the pause that should be there when reading it aloud. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they either use a semicolon incorrectly or have commas placed incorrectly within the sentence.

5. Which sentence is the clearest?

• A. At the age of seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• B. When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• C. At the age of seven, I moved my mother to a new school.
• D. My mother, at the age of seven, moved me to a new school.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B, 'When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school,' is the clearest sentence as it directly and clearly states that when the speaker was seven, their mother moved them to a new school. This sentence clearly indicates the age of the speaker and who initiated the action, making it the most precise and easy to understand among the choices. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they either incorrectly position the age or the action initiator, leading to ambiguity and confusion in the sentence.

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