Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? You can hear the nurses’ laughter all the way down the hallway.

• A. his
• B. hers
• C. them
• D. their

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'the nurses’ laughter' indicates possession by the nurses, a plural subject. Therefore, the appropriate possessive pronoun to use in this context is 'their,' which correctly reflects possession by multiple nurses. Choice A ('his') is singular and refers to a male subject, not suitable for a group of nurses. Choice B ('hers') is singular and refers to a female subject, not suitable for a group of nurses. Choice C ('them') is a pronoun used for a group of people, but it doesn't indicate possession as required in the sentence.

2. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? To succeed in this position, it is necessary to manage people well.

• A. succeed
• B. position
• C. necessary
• D. manage

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'manage' is misspelled as 'menage' in the sentence. The correct spelling of the word is 'manage.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'D: manage.' Choices A, B, and C are all spelled correctly in the context of the sentence.

3. Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence: I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open.

• A. I did not see
• B. of orange juice
• C. on the shelf
• D. standing with the refrigerator door open

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'standing with the refrigerator door open' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. It seems to modify 'shelf,' but it actually relates to the subject's action. Placing it after 'orange juice' would enhance clarity and conciseness. Choice A, 'I did not see,' is the introductory part of the sentence and is correctly placed. Choices B and C, 'of orange juice' and 'on the shelf,' provide necessary information and are correctly positioned in relation to the main subject and verb.

4. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Children ____ obey their parents tend to do better in school.'

• A. who
• B. which
• C. should
• D. to

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'who' is the correct pronoun to refer to 'Children,' indicating that children are the ones who obey their parents. Using 'who' makes the sentence grammatically correct by connecting the subject 'children' with the verb 'obey.' The pronoun 'which' is used for things, not people, so it is incorrect. 'Should' and 'to' do not fit in the context of the sentence and do not provide the necessary connection between 'children' and 'obey.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'who.'

5. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Having ___________ one pill at bedtime, the patient was able to sleep for eight hours.

• A. took
• B. take
• C. taking
• D. taken

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct word to use in this sentence is 'taking' to show the continuous aspect of the action. The sentence should read: 'Having taking one pill at bedtime, the patient was able to sleep for eight hours.' 'Taking' is the present participle form of the verb 'take,' which is appropriate in this context to indicate the ongoing action of taking a pill at bedtime. Choice A, 'took,' is incorrect as it is the simple past tense, not suitable for this sentence's structure. Choice B, 'take,' is the base form of the verb, which does not fit the sentence's requirement for a participle. Choice D, 'taken,' is the past participle form, which is also unsuitable for showing the ongoing action required in this context.

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