Nursing Elites

1. What does 'Discrete' mean?

• A. Continuous
• B. Distinct or separate
• C. Mixed
• D. Combined

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Distinct or separate.' Discrete refers to something that is individually separate and distinct, not continuous (choice A), mixed (choice C), or combined (choice D). In mathematics and other fields, discrete items are countable and distinct from each other.

2. Choose the best description for the term 'selected plants' in the following sentence: 'Saturated fat comes principally from animal food products and selected plants.'

• A. Plants that have been chosen
• B. Particular plants
• C. Top quality plants
• D. Restricted plants

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'selected plants' in this sentence refers to specific or particular plants that have been chosen intentionally for some reason. It implies that not all plants contribute to saturated fat but only specific ones. The term 'particular plants' best captures this meaning in the context provided. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'selected plants' does not necessarily imply they are of top quality, plants that have been restricted, or chosen without reason. The emphasis is on the specificity of the plants chosen, making 'particular plants' the most suitable description.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'coterie' in the following sentence: 'Julia and her coterie are often out at local clubs until the wee hours.'

• A. A close group of friends
• B. An extended family
• C. An engaged person
• D. A manager or director

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, the word 'coterie' refers to a small group of people who share similar interests or activities, typically a close-knit circle of friends. The other choices are incorrect. 'An extended family' refers to relatives beyond the nuclear family, 'an engaged person' is someone committed to be married, and 'a manager or director' are job roles unrelated to the context of the sentence.

4. Which sentence uses the VERB correctly?

• A. I saw you standing in line at the Tilt-A-Whirl at the country fair.
• B. I sang the national anthem before the country fair moto-cross race.
• C. I ran toward the country fair arena with Nibbles the Rabbit.
• D. I wore a white shirt and dark jeans to show my goat at the country fair.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'I wore a white shirt and dark jeans to show my goat at the country fair.' 'Wore' is the correct past tense form of 'wear.' Choice A is incorrect as 'seen' should be 'saw,' which is the correct past tense of 'see.' Choice B is incorrect as 'sung' should be 'sang,' the correct past tense of 'sing.' Choice C is incorrect as 'ran' is the correct verb, but the question specifically asks for the correct use of a verb, not just any verb.

5. A person who is ravenous is:

• A. generous
• B. outspoken
• C. friendly
• D. hungry

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: "hungry." The term 'ravenous' specifically refers to being extremely hungry or famished. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'ravenous.' Being generous, outspoken, or friendly does not directly relate to the intense hunger implied by the word 'ravenous.'

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