Nursing Elites

1. The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and _____.

• A. living well
• B. to live well
• C. to be happy
• D. enjoying life

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'living well.' The sentence lists actions using '-ing' forms (making, traveling, and living), so 'living well' maintains parallel structure. Choice B ('to live well') breaks this structure by introducing an infinitive form. Choice C ('to be happy') introduces a new action not in parallel with the others. Choice D ('enjoying life') changes the structure and focuses on a different action not consistent with the previous activities listed.

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'waft' in the following sentence: The steady breeze caused dry leaves to waft over the creek.

• A. Sink
• B. Dive
• C. Wave
• D. Float

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'waft' is used to describe the movement of dry leaves over the creek in response to the steady breeze. 'Waft' means to float gently through the air. The correct meaning of 'waft' in this context is to float. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'sink' means to go down below the surface of something, 'dive' means to plunge headfirst into water or another substance, and 'wave' means to move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.

3. Which phrase should be moved to improve sentence clarity? 'He opened the door slowly, trying not to wake the baby.'

• A. 'Trying not to wake the baby,' he slowly opened the door
• B. 'He opened the door,' trying not to wake the baby
• C. 'He opened the door slowly,' trying not to wake the baby
• D. 'Slowly trying not to wake the baby,' he opened the door

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Placing 'trying not to wake the baby' at the beginning as in option A clarifies the purpose of the action right away, improving the sentence's flow.

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'disregard' in the following sentence: 'He chose to disregard the warnings.'

• A. Have no opinion about
• B. Pay attention to
• C. Care for
• D. Ignore

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct meaning of 'disregard' in the sentence provided is 'to ignore.' When someone disregards something, they are choosing not to pay attention to it or consider it important. Choice A, 'Have no opinion about,' is incorrect as disregard implies actively ignoring something rather than having no opinion. Choice B, 'Pay attention to,' is the opposite of disregard. Choice C, 'Care for,' is also the opposite of disregard, as caring for something implies giving it importance and attention.

5. The physician started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely _____ anesthesia.

• A. under
• B. within
• C. with
• D. over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'under' as it is commonly used to describe the state of being affected by anesthesia. The patient is 'under' anesthesia, not 'within,' 'with,' or 'over' it. 'Within' typically refers to being inside something, 'with' indicates being accompanied by something, and 'over' suggests being above or on top of something. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, 'under' is the most appropriate choice.

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