Nursing Elites

1. What does Ominous mean?

• A. Insignificant
• B. Significantly important and dangerous
• C. Trivial
• D. Harmless

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious. This choice is correct as it accurately reflects the meaning of the term 'Ominous.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they all suggest a lack of importance, danger, or threat, which is opposite to the actual meaning of 'Ominous.'

2. Use the VERB correctly.

• A. A pitchfork and a halter were left on the concrete floor.
• B. There is a pig, sheep, and horse in the red trailer.
• C. Here are the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.
• D. Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D, 'Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year,' is the correct answer. 'Sherri and her cousin' is a compound subject, requiring the plural verb 'were' for proper subject-verb agreement. Choices A, B, and C contain subject-verb agreement errors. In Choice A, 'A pitchfork and a halter' is a compound subject and should be followed by the plural verb 'were.' In Choice B, 'a pig, sheep, and horse' is a list of items that should take the plural verb 'are.' Lastly, in Choice C, 'Here are' should be used instead of 'Here is' to match the plural subject 'the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.'

3. What is another word for acrid?

• A. Bitter
• B. Smoky
• C. Nimble
• D. Severe

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Acrid is often used to describe a sharp, unpleasant smell or taste, which is synonymous with bitterness. The word 'bitter' closely relates to the strong and sharp sensation associated with acrid qualities. Choice B, 'Smoky,' does not capture the sharpness or unpleasantness associated with acrid, as it refers more to the presence of smoke. Choice C, 'Nimble,' and choice D, 'Severe,' are unrelated to the meaning of acrid and do not serve as synonyms in this context.

4. The abbreviation LBW on an infant’s chart refers to the baby’s ___________.

• A. genetic makeup
• B. feeding schedule
• C. Babinski response
• D. weight at birth

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The abbreviation LBW stands for 'Low Birth Weight,' which specifically refers to the weight of the infant at birth. It is an important indicator of the baby's health and development, with low birth weight infants often requiring special medical attention and care. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because LBW does not relate to genetic makeup, feeding schedule, or Babinski response; rather, it is a term used to describe infants who are born weighing less than normal, which can have implications for their health and require additional monitoring and support.

5. The _____ student was not well liked by his peers.

• A. Geniality
• B. Affably
• C. Gregarious
• D. Detestable

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Detestable.' In this context, 'detestable' means deserving intense dislike, which fits the sentence describing a student who is not well-liked. 'Geniality' (choice A) means warmth and friendliness, which is the opposite of what is described in the sentence. 'Affably' (choice B) means in a friendly and pleasant manner, which doesn't convey the idea of being disliked. 'Gregarious' (choice C) means sociable and outgoing, which is also not suitable for describing someone who is not well-liked.

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