Nursing Elites

1. What does Constrict mean?

• A. To expand
• B. To draw together
• C. To freeze
• D. To dissolve

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To draw together.' Constrict means to narrow or squeeze, making something smaller or tighter. This is the opposite of expanding (choice A), freezing (choice C), and dissolving (choice D), which do not involve the action of drawing together or becoming smaller.

2. An alarm that is strident is ___________.

• A. shrill
• B. muted
• C. constant
• D. resonant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A strident alarm is loud, harsh, and piercing. The word 'shrill' specifically denotes a high-pitched and piercing sound, which aligns well with the characteristics of a strident alarm. Therefore, 'shrill' is the most suitable answer in this context. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because a strident alarm is not quiet (muted), unchanging (constant), or deep and full (resonant), but rather loud and harsh.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'spurious' in the sentence: 'The researcher’s spurious argument confused even the experts.'

• A. Bogus
• B. Obscure
• C. Baffling
• D. Outrageous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'spurious' in this sentence means something that is false or not genuine. In this context, the researcher's argument was misleading or deceitful, confusing even the experts. 'Bogus' means not genuine or false, which aligns closely with the intended meaning of 'spurious.' The other choices, 'obscure,' 'baffling,' and 'outrageous,' do not capture the essence of being false or deceitful, making them incorrect in this context.

4. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A. She was going to the store
• B. She was going to the store
• C. She has gone to the store
• D. She gone to the store

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'She was going to the store.' This sentence uses the correct form of the past continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing an action in progress in the past. Choice A is the only option that uses the correct verb form. Choice C uses the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for describing a past action in progress. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb 'has' in the sentence structure.

5. What is a Nutrient?

• A. A chemical compound
• B. A substance that provides nourishment
• C. A non-essential mineral
• D. An essential vitamin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment to the body, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Choice A has been improved to 'A chemical compound' to be more specific. Choice A is incorrect as it is too general and does not specifically describe the role of a nutrient. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on minerals without specifying that all minerals are nutrients. Choice D is also incorrect as it solely emphasizes vitamins, which are just one type of nutrient.

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