Nursing Elites

1. What does 'Obsolete' mean?

• A. Innovative
• B. Outdated
• C. Effective
• D. Advanced

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Outdated.' Obsolete refers to something that is outdated or no longer in use. 'Innovative' (choice A) means introducing new ideas or methods; 'Effective' (choice C) means successful in producing a desired result; 'Advanced' (choice D) means far on or ahead in development or progress. Therefore, 'Outdated' is the most appropriate antonym for 'Obsolete.'

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. In children with high fevers, the use of aspirin is contraindicated.

• A. Banned
• B. Inadvisable
• C. Anticipated
• D. Expedient

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'contraindicated' means not recommended or inadvisable in this context. It suggests that using aspirin for children with high fevers is not a good idea or is not suitable. The other options (A. Banned, C. Anticipated, D. Expedient) do not accurately convey the meaning of the word 'contraindicated' in this sentence. 'Banned' implies a prohibition, 'Anticipated' means expected, and 'Expedient' means convenient or practical, none of which capture the intended meaning of 'contraindicated.'

3. What action describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room?

• A. Cower
• B. Engender
• C. Enhance
• D. Replicate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When a cat cowers, it means the cat is crouching down or trying to make itself look smaller in fear or apprehension of something, in this case, the Rottweiler. Hence, the word 'cower' accurately describes what the cat would do when faced with a Rottweiler entering the room. The other choices are incorrect: 'Engender' means to cause or give rise to, 'Enhance' means to improve or increase the quality or value of something, and 'Replicate' means to duplicate or reproduce something.

4. To be convoluted is to be _______.

• A. Complex
• B. Clever
• C. Candid
• D. Asinine

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Complex.' The term 'convoluted' is used to describe something that is intricate, complex, or twisted. 'Clever' (choice B) means showing intelligence or skill, 'Candid' (choice C) means truthful and straightforward, and 'Asinine' (choice D) means extremely foolish or silly. These choices do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'convoluted.'

5. What is the CORRECT CONTRACTION for 'will not'?

• A. Won't
• B. Willn't
• C. Wouldn't
• D. Will'nt

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct contraction for 'will not' is 'won't'. 'Willn't' (Choice B) is not a standard contraction in English. 'Wouldn't' (Choice C) is the contraction for 'would not,' not 'will not.' 'Will'nt' (Choice D) is not a recognized contraction in English. Therefore, 'won't' is the correct choice as the contraction for 'will not.'

Similar Questions