Nursing Elites

1. The hospital accepts a certain quota of 'indigent' patients.

• A. Uninjured
• B. Apathetic
• C. Resentful
• D. Impoverished

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'indigent' refers to people who are poor or impoverished, lacking financial resources. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 'Impoverished.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'indigent.' Choice A, 'Uninjured,' is unrelated to financial status. Choice B, 'Apathetic,' means showing no interest or concern, which is irrelevant. Choice C, 'Resentful,' means feeling bitterness or indignation, which is also unrelated to poverty.

2. 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.

3. John Kennedy was a senator before he _____ President in 1960.

• A. was elected
• B. became
• C. was made
• D. become

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'was elected.' This choice is the most appropriate as it correctly indicates the action of being chosen through a voting process in the past. In this context, 'was elected' is the right verb form to show that John Kennedy became President in 1960 after winning an election. The other choices are incorrect: 'became' is a simple past verb form that doesn't convey the electoral process, 'was made' implies a passive action rather than an active election, and 'become' is not the correct past tense form needed in this sentence.

4. What does the word 'principally' mean?

• A. Mostly
• B. Clearly
• C. In our opinion
• D. Royally

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Mostly.' The word 'principally' means mainly or mostly. It is used to describe something that is primarily or predominantly true in a given context. Choice B, 'Clearly,' is incorrect as it does not reflect the primary meaning of the word. Choice C, 'In our opinion,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of 'principally.' Choice D, 'Royally,' is incorrect as it does not align with the definition of the word.

5. What is the best description for the word efficacy in the following sentence? The quality, safety, and efficacy of counterfeit medicines are not known.

• A. Effectiveness
• B. Significance
• C. Corollary
• D. Conclusion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the sentence provided, efficacy refers to the ability of counterfeit medicines to produce the intended or desired effect. Efficacy is closely related to effectiveness, which is the correct description in this context. 'Significance' (Choice B), 'Corollary' (Choice C), and 'Conclusion' (Choice D) do not accurately capture the meaning of efficacy in this context.

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