Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description for the term doleful?

• A. Unwell
• B. Deprived
• C. Conceited
• D. Downcast

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The term 'doleful' is best described as feeling or expressing sorrow or sadness. 'Downcast' aligns with this meaning as it refers to having a dejected or low spirit, which matches the nature of doleful. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to the sense of sadness or sorrow that doleful conveys. 'Unwell' means in poor health, 'deprived' means lacking something essential, and 'conceited' means having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself, none of which capture the essence of doleful.

2. What does 'Initiate' mean?

• A. To finish
• B. To begin or put into practice
• C. To delay
• D. To stop completely

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To begin or put into practice.' 'Initiate' means to start or commence something. Choice A, 'To finish,' is incorrect because 'Initiate' refers to the beginning of something, not its conclusion. Choice C, 'To delay,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of what 'Initiate' means. Choice D, 'To stop completely,' is also incorrect as it is the opposite of starting or initiating something.

3. The man's heart attack scared him badly and he decided to have a regular check-up.

• A. severely
• B. badly
• C. intensely
• D. profoundly

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'badly' is the appropriate adverb to describe the intensity of the fear caused by the heart attack. 'Severely' and 'intensely' do not convey the same meaning in this sentence. 'Profoundly' refers more to depth or seriousness of an emotion, which doesn't fit the context of fear caused by a heart attack.

4. What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer FELT was too short?

• A. Ponderous
• B. Salacious
• C. Ephemeral
• D. Erudite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. In this context, a vacationer feeling that their trip to Hawaii was too short implies that they found it to be brief or fleeting, making 'ephemeral' the most suitable choice among the options provided. Ponderous means slow and clumsy; salacious means obscene or lustful; erudite means showing great knowledge or learning. These words do not convey the idea of brevity or shortness, unlike 'ephemeral,' which perfectly fits the scenario described.

5. What does the quoted word 'cornucopia' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Plethora
• B. Ostracism
• C. Laborious
• D. Pensive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Plethora.' In the context provided, 'cornucopia' is used metaphorically to signify an abundance or a large variety of stimulating questions and conversation. 'Plethora' is a synonym for 'cornucopia' and means an excessive amount or abundance. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Ostracism' means exclusion or rejection, 'Laborious' means requiring a lot of effort, and 'Pensive' means engaged in deep thought.

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