Nursing Elites

1. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'Screaming ____ took the shopkeeper by surprise.'

• A. We
• B. They
• C. Them
• D. Our

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Our.' In this sentence, the possessive pronoun 'Our' is needed to show ownership and make the sentence grammatically correct. 'Screaming our took the shopkeeper by surprise' indicates that the shopkeeper was surprised by the screaming of a group or individuals related to 'our.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they are pronouns referring to people ('We', 'They', 'Them'), not possessive pronouns that indicate ownership.

2. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The pharmacist seemed to disagree with the prescription designated by the physician.

• A. pharmacist
• B. prescription
• C. designated
• D. physician

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'prescription' in the sentence is misspelled as 'proscription.' A prescription is a written order for medication or treatment provided by a healthcare professional, while a proscription means a forbidding or prohibition. The other choices (A, C, D) are all correctly spelled in the context of the sentence.

3. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: The centrifuge cannot run by ___________; it requires constant attention.

• A. oneself
• B. itself
• C. herself
• D. themselves

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'itself.' The sentence is referring to the centrifuge, which is an object, not a person. Therefore, the word 'itself' is used to indicate that the centrifuge cannot run on its own; it requires constant attention. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they refer to a person or people, which is not suitable in the context of the sentence.

4. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nurse told Silvio’s family that visiting hours were over, but Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning.

• A. them
• B. us
• C. they
• D. those

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The nurse told Silvio’s family that visiting hours were over, but Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning,' the second occurrence of 'Silvio’s family' can be effectively substituted with the word 'them' to avoid repetition and improve clarity. Using 'them' in this context helps to make the sentence more concise and less redundant, enhancing the overall flow and readability. Choice B ('us') is incorrect as it would imply that Silvio’s family could come back early tomorrow morning to the speaker and others, which is not the intended meaning. Choice C ('they') is incorrect as it would shift the subject from 'Silvio’s family' to a third-person perspective, altering the original meaning. Choice D ('those') is incorrect as it does not appropriately refer back to 'Silvio’s family' in a clear and concise manner.

5. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Jeremiah seemed enthusiastic when we reported on our astonishing success.

• A. seemed
• B. enthusiastic
• C. astonishing
• D. success

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'enthusiastic' is used incorrectly in the sentence. It should be 'enthusiastic' instead of 'enthusiastically' since it is describing Jeremiah's state of being, not an action he performed. Adverbs like 'enthusiastically' are used to modify verbs, not adjectives like 'enthusiastic'. The other choices ('seemed,' 'astonishing,' 'success') are all used appropriately in the sentence and do not need any correction.

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