Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of 'belligerent'?

• A. retired
• B. sardonic
• C. pugnacious
• D. acclimated

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'pugnacious.' 'Belligerent' means aggressive or combative, which aligns with the definition of 'pugnacious.' Choice A, 'retired,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the aggressive or combative nature of 'belligerent.' Choice B, 'sardonic,' means grimly mocking or cynical, which is not synonymous with 'belligerent.' Choice D, 'acclimated,' means to become accustomed to a new climate or environment, which is unrelated to the meaning of 'belligerent.'

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'ameliorate' in the following sentence: 'Did that dosage appear to ameliorate the tenderness?'

• A. Cause
• B. Improve
• C. Reveal
• D. Restore

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'ameliorate' means to improve or make something better. In this sentence, the question is asking whether the dosage made the tenderness better, indicating an improvement in the condition. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'ameliorate' is to improve, making option B the correct choice. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'ameliorate' in the context provided.

3. Choose the meaning of the word suppress in the following sentence: 'A single dose will suppress even the nastiest cough.'

• A. Subdue
• B. Cure
• C. Restore
• D. Affect

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, the word 'suppress' is synonymous with the word 'subdue.' To suppress a cough means to reduce or restrain it, which aligns with the meaning of subdue. The other options are incorrect: 'Cure' implies completely eliminating the cough, 'Restore' means to bring back to a former condition, and 'Affect' is too general and does not capture the specific meaning of 'suppress' in this context.

4. What is another word for ABSTAIN?

• A. Refrain
• B. Indulge
• C. Adhere
• D. Eliminate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Refrain.' 'Refrain' is synonymous with 'abstain,' meaning to hold oneself back. The other choices are incorrect. 'Indulge' means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, 'Adhere' means to stick to or follow, and 'Eliminate' means to completely remove or get rid of.

5. My mother and _____ went shopping for clothes yesterday.

• A. me
• B. I
• C. myself
• D. mine

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'I'. In this sentence, 'I' is the subject pronoun that should be used to complete the sentence correctly. 'Me' is an object pronoun, 'myself' is a reflexive pronoun, and 'mine' is a possessive pronoun, none of which are suitable in this context.

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