Nursing Elites

1. What does 'expand' mean?

• A. To decrease in size
• B. To increase in size or amount
• C. To spread out
• D. To eliminate

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. 'Expand' means to increase in size or amount. Choice A, 'To decrease in size,' is the opposite of what 'expand' means. Choice C, 'To spread out,' is related to expanding but does not precisely define the term. Choice D, 'To eliminate,' is not synonymous with the term 'expand.'

2. Someone who is Altruistic might also be called ______

• A. Selfish
• B. Charitable
• C. Greedy
• D. Hateful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Altruistic individuals exhibit selfless concern for others, demonstrating a charitable nature. Therefore, being described as charitable aligns with the trait of altruism. Choice A, 'Selfish,' is the opposite of altruistic as it denotes concern only for oneself. Choice C, 'Greedy,' implies a strong desire for more and is not synonymous with altruism. Choice D, 'Hateful,' suggests a feeling of strong dislike, which is not reflective of altruistic behavior.

3. Select the word that means 'something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion.'

• A. supplement
• B. complement
• C. detriment
• D. acumen

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'supplement.' A supplement is something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion. Choice B, 'complement,' means something that completes or goes well with something. Choice C, 'detriment,' refers to something that causes harm or damage. Choice D, 'acumen,' means the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.

4. The new manager was easy to get along with. How would you describe the new manager based on this sentence?

• A. Affable (friendly)
• B. Tortuous
• C. Apathetic
• D. Sacrosanct

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct choice is A - Affable (friendly). Affable means friendly and easy to get along with, which aligns with the description of the new manager in the sentence. Choice B, Tortuous, means twisting or complicated, which does not describe the manager's demeanor. Choice C, Apathetic, means showing no interest or enthusiasm, which is the opposite of the manager being easy to get along with. Choice D, Sacrosanct, means holy or sacred, which is not relevant to the context of the sentence.

5. What is the meaning of verified?

• A. Belittled
• B. Confirmed
• C. Anecdotal
• D. Implicit

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Verified means confirmed or proven to be true. When something is verified, it has been established as factual or accurate through thorough examination or evidence. It is the opposite of belittled, anecdotal, or implicit, as those terms do not convey the sense of confirmation or validation that verified does.

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