1.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer
C. The little girl wanted him to read a story to her
Explanation
The correct answer is "The little girl wanted him to read a story to her." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the objective pronoun "him" to indicate the person the little girl wanted to read a story to her.
2.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.Within the __________________________ of the hospital, great emphasis is placed on calmness
Correct Answer
B. Milieu
Explanation
The word "milieu" is the correct answer because it means the social or cultural environment in which something is located. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that within the specific environment or setting of the hospital, there is a strong emphasis on calmness. The other options, such as "cafeteria," "metabolism," and "component," do not fit the sentence grammatically or contextually.
3.
What is the best description for the term quotient?
Correct Answer
C. A math term naming te answer in a division question
Explanation
The term "quotient" is a mathematical term that specifically refers to the answer in a division question. In division, the quotient is the result of dividing one number (the dividend) by another number (the divisor). It represents how many times the divisor can be divided into the dividend evenly. Therefore, out of the given options, the best description for the term "quotient" is that it is a math term naming the answer in a division question.
4.
Select the word of phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse has a __________________________ to the Journal of Nursing Education.
Correct Answer
A. Subscription
Explanation
The word "subscription" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and makes sense in the context. A subscription refers to a regular payment made to receive a publication or access to a service, which would be appropriate for the nurse to have in relation to the Journal of Nursing Education. The other options (prescription, recipe, receipt) do not make sense in this context and would not fit grammatically in the sentence.
5.
Which statement uses a euphemism?
Correct Answer
B. The nurse told the family, "Im sorry your father had passed away"
Explanation
The statement "The nurse told the family, 'I'm sorry your father had passed away'" uses a euphemism. Instead of directly saying that the father died, the nurse uses the phrase "had passed away" to soften the impact of the news and show empathy towards the family.
6.
Select the word or phrase that will identify the correct meaning of the underlined word.Progeny is a term used to describe a person's __________________.
Correct Answer
B. Offspring
Explanation
The word "progeny" refers to a person's offspring, or their children. It is used to describe the descendants or future generations that come from a particular individual. Therefore, the correct meaning of "progeny" in this context is "offspring."
7.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The prolification os resistant bacteria has alarmed medical professionals
Correct Answer
A. Increase
Explanation
The underlined word "prolification" refers to the rapid increase or growth of resistant bacteria. This is evident from the context of the sentence, which mentions that the increase of resistant bacteria has alarmed medical professionals. Therefore, the correct answer is "Increase."
8.
What is the best description for the word laceration?
Correct Answer
B. A deep, ragged tear
Explanation
The word "laceration" refers to a deep, ragged tear. This term is commonly used in the medical field to describe a type of wound that occurs when the skin or flesh is torn apart, resulting in a jagged and irregular wound. It is important to seek medical attention for lacerations as they may require stitches or other forms of treatment to promote proper healing and prevent infection.
9.
Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Correct Answer
B. The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mother's condition
Explanation
The correct answer is "The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mother's condition." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the pronoun "me" instead of "I" when referring to the object of the preposition "to."
10.
The nurse noted in the chart, " The patient is lethargic." How was the patient behaving?
Correct Answer
B. Difficult to arouse
Explanation
The nurse noted that the patient was "difficult to arouse." This means that the patient was not easily responsive or awake. They may have been in a state of drowsiness or unconsciousness, requiring more effort to wake them up or get a response from them.
11.
What is the best description for the word contraction?
Correct Answer
A. Spasm
Explanation
A contraction is a sudden and involuntary tightening or spasm of a muscle. This can cause pain, discomfort, or a temporary decrease in range of motion. Therefore, the best description for the word contraction is spasm.
12.
What is another word for skull?
Correct Answer
C. Cranium
Explanation
The correct answer is "Cranium". The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain. It is a commonly used term to refer to the skull, which is the bony structure that forms the head. "Spine" refers to the vertebral column, "Ability" refers to a person's capacity to do something, and "Zygote" refers to a fertilized egg.
13.
Select the meaning fo the underlined word in the sentence.In medicine, the desired outcome is recovery.
Correct Answer
C. Wished for
Explanation
The underlined word "recovery" in the sentence refers to the desired outcome in medicine. It implies that the goal or hope is for the patient to improve their health and return to a normal state. Therefore, the meaning of the underlined word can be interpreted as "wished for."
14.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has always been afraid of _______________________ to the doctor.
Correct Answer
B. Going
Explanation
The correct answer is "going." In this sentence, "afraid of" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun. "Going" is the gerund form of the verb "go," and it correctly completes the sentence by expressing the action of "going to the doctor" that the person is afraid of. "Have gone," "to go," and "go" are not gerunds and do not fit grammatically in this context.
15.
What is the description for the word distal?
Correct Answer
C. The part of the body farthest from the body
16.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.I want ________________________ to sing.
Correct Answer
C. Him
Explanation
The correct answer is "him" because it is the objective form of the pronoun and is used as the object of the verb "want" in the sentence.
17.
Which word means "the thickness of a liquid"?
Correct Answer
A. Viscosity
Explanation
Viscosity refers to the measure of a liquid's resistance to flow or its thickness. It is a property that determines how easily a liquid can flow or how resistant it is to pouring. Therefore, viscosity is the correct word that means "the thickness of a liquid." Zygote refers to a fertilized egg, sublingual refers to under the tongue, and adhesion refers to the sticking together of different substances.
18.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The client's condition was exacerbated in the fall.
Correct Answer
B. Made worse
Explanation
The word "exacerbated" means to make something worse or more severe. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that the client's condition was exacerbated, indicating that it became worse in the fall. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is "made worse".
19.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The skin was unevenly pigmentedy the diease.
Correct Answer
D. Colored
Explanation
The word "unevenly" suggests that the skin was not uniformly pigmented, indicating that the color of the skin was not consistent. Therefore, the meaning of the underlined word "colored" in the sentence refers to the uneven pigmentation of the skin.
20.
What is the best description for the term triage?
Correct Answer
B. The order in which patients are to be treated
Explanation
Triage refers to the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. It involves assessing and categorizing patients into different levels of urgency to ensure that those with the most critical needs receive immediate attention. This helps healthcare professionals allocate resources effectively and provide timely care to those who need it the most.
21.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The patient asked the doctor to help him complete the _________________ needed to approve the surgery.
Correct Answer
B. Form
Explanation
The patient asked the doctor to help him complete the form needed to approve the surgery. In this sentence, "form" is the correct answer because the patient needs assistance in filling out a document or form that is required for the surgery to be approved. The other options, "from," "pillow," and "syringe," do not fit the context of the sentence and do not make it grammatically correct.
22.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His metabolism could not tolerate the new medication.
Correct Answer
B. Processing reaction
Explanation
The underlined word "metabolism" refers to the process of converting food and drink into energy that the body needs to function properly. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the person's body was unable to process or react to the new medication effectively. Therefore, "Processing reaction" is the correct meaning of the underlined word.
23.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has lived in Texas _____________________she was a child.
Correct Answer
A. Since
Explanation
The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person has been living in Texas starting from the time they were a child. The sentence implies a continuous action or state that began in the past and is still ongoing in the present.
24.
What is the best description for the term combination?
Correct Answer
A. Putting two or more things together
Explanation
The term combination refers to the act of putting two or more things together. It implies the merging or joining of multiple elements to create a unified entity or outcome. This definition accurately captures the essence of the term and distinguishes it from the other options provided, which are unrelated to the concept of combining things.
25.
What is the best description for the term febrile?
Correct Answer
B. Having a fever
Explanation
The term "febrile" refers to the state of having a fever. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe an elevated body temperature, often as a result of an infection or illness. This term specifically focuses on the presence of a fever and does not encompass other symptoms or conditions such as mental incompetence, pregnancy, or clogged sinuses.
26.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication will make the patient photosensitive.
Correct Answer
B. Easily burned when in direct sunlight
Explanation
The word "photosensitive" in this sentence means that the patient will be easily burned when exposed to direct sunlight. This can be inferred from the context of the sentence, as medication that makes someone photosensitive often causes them to have a heightened sensitivity to sunlight, resulting in an increased risk of sunburn.
27.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She had to choose ___________________five dresses for the party.
Correct Answer
B. Among
Explanation
The word "among" is the correct choice in this sentence because it is used to indicate that she had to choose from a group or selection of dresses. The word "after" does not fit in the sentence because it suggests a sequence of events rather than a choice. "Between" implies a choice between two options, but the sentence mentions five dresses. "Before" also does not make sense in this context.
28.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse was keeping careful watch on the patient's respiration.
Correct Answer
A. Breathing
Explanation
The word "respiration" refers to the process of breathing. In the context of the sentence, the nurse is closely monitoring the patient's respiration, indicating that they are paying attention to the patient's breathing pattern and rate.
29.
Select the meaning of the underlined word of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse must assess the patient's symptoms.
Correct Answer
C. Observe and make note of
Explanation
The underlined word "assess" means to observe and make note of in this sentence. The nurse is required to carefully observe and take note of the patient's symptoms in order to evaluate their condition.
30.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse discussed the diet plan with the patient.
Correct Answer
B. Regimen
Explanation
The word "regimen" refers to a prescribed plan or system, especially related to diet, exercise, or medication. In the given sentence, the nurse is discussing the diet plan with the patient, indicating that they are talking about a prescribed plan for the patient's diet. Therefore, "regimen" is the correct answer.
31.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his renal diease.
Correct Answer
B. Kidney
Explanation
The underlined word "renal" refers to the kidneys. In the sentence, the nurse is giving instructions to the patient about the care of his kidney disease.
32.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer
A. She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator
Explanation
The correct answer is "She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the correct subject pronoun "she" to indicate the person performing the action of putting the carton of milk into the refrigerator.
33.
Select the word or phrase tt makes this sentence grammatically correct.Every morning after a shower, I shave____________.
Correct Answer
B. Myself
Explanation
The word "myself" is the correct answer because it is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, "I." In this sentence, the subject "I" is performing the action of shaving on themselves, so the reflexive pronoun "myself" is used to indicate this.
34.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication was given sublingually.
Correct Answer
B. Under the tongue
Explanation
The correct answer is "Under the tongue." The word "sublingually" is an adverb that describes how the medication was given. "Sub-" means under, and "lingual" refers to the tongue. Therefore, the medication was administered by placing it under the tongue.
35.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The patient went into a spasm.
Correct Answer
B. Convulsion
Explanation
The word "spasm" in the sentence refers to a sudden and involuntary contraction or twitching of muscles, which is commonly known as a convulsion. This is supported by the context of the sentence where the patient is experiencing a sudden physical reaction, indicating a convulsion rather than unconsciousness, coronary arrest, or remission.
36.
When a circuit is completed, what has been finished?
Correct Answer
B. Test
Explanation
When a circuit is completed, it means that all the necessary connections and components have been properly connected and the circuit is ready to be tested. Therefore, the correct answer is "Test" because completing a circuit implies that it is now ready to be tested for functionality and performance.
37.
Select the meaning of the word in the sentence.The prescription called for administration of the medication q.i.d.
Correct Answer
B. Four times a day
Explanation
The prescription called for administration of the medication q.i.d. The abbreviation "q.i.d." stands for "quater in die" in Latin, which means "four times a day" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "Four times a day."
38.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.It is always a good idea to ___________ any exam.
Correct Answer
C. Prepare for
Explanation
The sentence is discussing the idea of preparing for an exam. The phrase "prepare for" is the most suitable option as it accurately conveys the action of getting ready for an exam. "Rest on" does not make sense in this context as it implies relying on something rather than actively preparing. "Cram" could be an option, but it suggests a last-minute and rushed approach to studying, while "prepare for" implies a more organized and thorough preparation.
39.
Select the meaning of the word underlined in the sentence.
When examined, the laboring mother was at 50% dialation.
Correct Answer
B. Cervical Opening
Explanation
The word "dilation" refers to the widening or opening of a passage or opening. In the context of the sentence, it is specifically referring to the cervical opening of a laboring mother. This indicates that the correct answer is "Cervical Opening."
40.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.
Correct Answer
A. Complete
Explanation
The word "initial" in the sentence refers to the first examination or the beginning stage of the examination. It suggests that the doctor conducted a thorough and comprehensive examination of the patient. Therefore, the meaning of the underlined word "initial" in the sentence is "first".
41.
What is the best description for the term fracture ?
Correct Answer
C. Cut
Explanation
Fracture refers to a break in a bone or a hard material. It involves the separation of the material into two or more pieces. The term "cut" accurately describes this process, as it implies the act of dividing or separating something into parts. "Break" and "brake" are not suitable descriptions as they do not specifically refer to the separation of a material into multiple pieces. "Cure" is unrelated to the concept of fracture.
42.
To implement something is to _______________.
Correct Answer
B. EmpHasize the importance of
Explanation
To implement something is to emphasize the importance of it. When we implement something, we are actively putting it into action or practice, highlighting its significance and ensuring that it is carried out effectively. Implementation involves not only the execution of a plan or idea but also the recognition of its value and the commitment to making it happen.
43.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The result of the poll was not valid because the sample size was not large enough.
Correct Answer
A. Applcable
Explanation
The correct answer is "Applicable". In the given sentence, the word "valid" suggests that the result of the poll was not considered acceptable or relevant. The phrase "sample size was not large enough" indicates that the sample size used for the poll was insufficient, which makes the result not applicable or valid. Therefore, "applicable" is the most suitable meaning for the underlined word in this context.
44.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence is is not used correctly.People of similar linguistic, culture, or religious backgrounds tend to locate each other at international gathering.
Correct Answer
B. Culture
Explanation
The word "culture" is not used correctly in the sentence. It should be "cultures" to indicate multiple cultural backgrounds. The sentence is referring to people from different linguistic, cultural, or religious backgrounds, so it is important to use the plural form of "culture" to accurately represent this diversity.
45.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.He tried to ________________________ the entire length of the hall by himself, but had to call for assistance halfway down.-
Correct Answer
A. Walk
Explanation
The correct answer is "walk". In the sentence, "He tried to walk the entire length of the hall by himself, but had to call for assistance halfway down," the verb "walk" is the appropriate choice to indicate the action of moving on foot. The other options, "wake," "walking," and "waking," do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.
46.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The overt signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents.
Correct Answer
A. Easily observed
Explanation
The word "overt" in the sentence means easily observed. This means that the signs of the baby's illness were clearly visible and noticeable to the parents.
47.
The opposite of contract is __________________.
Correct Answer
A. Expand
Explanation
The opposite of contract is expand because while contract means to make smaller or reduce in size, expand means to make larger or increase in size. These two words represent opposite actions in terms of size or scope.
48.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Exogenous factors will affect the patient's well being.
Correct Answer
A. Produced outside the body
Explanation
The underlined word "exogenous" refers to factors that are produced outside the body. It suggests that these external factors will have an impact on the patient's well-being.
49.
Posterior refers to which part of the body?
Correct Answer
D. Back
Explanation
The term "posterior" refers to the back part of the body. It is the opposite of "front" and is used to describe the rear or dorsal side of an organism. In anatomical terms, the posterior side is typically the side that is opposite to the front or ventral side.
50.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Endogenous factors were responsible for his illness.
Correct Answer
A. Produced within the body
Explanation
The underlined word "endogenous" refers to factors that are produced within the body. This means that the cause of his illness originated from within his own body, rather than being caused by external factors.