Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. What is the meaning of Contingent?

• A. Certain
• B. Dependent
• C. Unrelated
• D. Guaranteed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct meaning of 'contingent' is dependent, indicating reliance on something else. Choice A, 'Certain,' is incorrect as it means clearly established or assured, which does not align with the meaning of 'contingent.' Choice C, 'Unrelated,' is also incorrect as it means not connected or associated with, which is a different concept. Choice D, 'Guaranteed,' is not synonymous with 'contingent' as it implies assurance or confirmation, not dependency.

4. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The men and women of the graduating class ___ their caps in the air.'

• A. Thorough
• B. Through
• C. Threw
• D. Throwing

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Threw.' In this sentence, we need the past tense form of the verb 'throw' to show the action that occurred. Therefore, 'threw' is the correct choice. 'Thorough' (choice A) means complete or exhaustive, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. 'Through' (choice B) is a preposition or an adverb, not the correct verb form. 'Throwing' (choice D) is the present participle form and does not match the past tense needed in the sentence.

5. Choose the meaning of the word quandary in the following sentence: 'Too many potential job choices put Martin in a quandary.'

• A. A place where rocks are mined
• B. A journey of discovery
• C. A state of uncertainty
• D. A major attempt or trial

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, the word 'quandary' refers to a state of uncertainty or confusion caused by being faced with a difficult decision or choice. This matches the meaning of option C. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'quandary' does not relate to a place where rocks are mined (A), a journey of discovery (B), or a major attempt or trial (D), but rather to a state of uncertainty or confusion.

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