HESI Grammar And Vocab Practice Test

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    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has lived in Texas ___________________ she was a child.

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    • For
    • From
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  • 2. 

    What is the best description for the term combination?

    • Putting two or more things together

    • The beginning of a fire

    • The reason for an action

    • The change seen when a drug is administered

    Correct Answer
    A. Putting two or more things together
    Explanation
    The term "combination" refers to the act of putting two or more things together. This can involve merging or mixing different elements to create a new entity or result. It implies the joining or blending of separate components to form a unified whole.

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  • 3. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse was keeping careful watch on the patient's respiration.

    • Breathing

    • Skin color

    • Pulse

    • Diet

    Correct Answer
    A. Breathing
    Explanation
    The word "respiration" refers to the act of breathing. In the given sentence, the nurse is closely monitoring the patient's respiration, indicating that they are keeping a careful watch on the patient's breathing. This suggests that the correct answer is "Breathing."

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  • 4. 

    Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    • She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.

    • Her put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.

    • Herself put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.

    • Ours put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.

    Correct Answer
    A. She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator." This sentence is grammatically correct because it follows the subject-verb agreement. "She" is the subject of the sentence, and "put" is the corresponding verb. Additionally, the sentence uses the correct article "the" before "carton of milk" and the correct preposition "into" to indicate the direction of the action.

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  • 5. 

    Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse completed the _______________ incorrectly.

    • From

    • Form

    • Pillow

    • Syringe

    Correct Answer
    A. Form
    Explanation
    The word "form" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence. The sentence suggests that the nurse completed something incorrectly, and "form" can be used as a noun to refer to a document or a shape. Therefore, it is logical to assume that the nurse completed a form incorrectly.

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  • 6. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Being bilingual is an advantage for a nurse.

    • Able to speak more than one language.

    • Able to use either hand with equal skill and ease

    • Not squeamish when seeing blood

    • Can remember everything that is read

    Correct Answer
    A. Able to speak more than one language.
    Explanation
    The underlined word "bilingual" refers to the ability to speak more than one language. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that being able to speak multiple languages is an advantage for a nurse. This can be helpful in communicating with patients who may speak different languages, improving patient care and understanding.

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  • 7. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse is accountable for patient safety.

    • Available

    • Always sure

    • Responsible

    • Documenting

    Correct Answer
    A. Responsible
    Explanation
    The word "accountable" means being responsible or answerable for something. In this sentence, it is mentioned that the nurse is accountable for patient safety, which means that the nurse is responsible for ensuring the safety of the patients. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is "responsible".

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  • 8. 

    Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. ___________________ thought the movie was very good.

    • Us

    • We

    • Wee

    • Ourselves

    Correct Answer
    A. We
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "We." This is because "We" is the subject pronoun that agrees with the verb "thought" in the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    What sentence is grammatically correct?

    • The little girl wanted he to read a story to her.

    • The little girl wanted his to read a story to her.

    • The little girl wanted him to read a story to her.

    • The little girl wanted himself to read a story to her.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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 refer to the person the little girl wanted to read a story to her. The pronoun "him" is the correct choice here because it functions as the object of the verb "wanted."

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  • 10. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. I want __________ to sing.

    • He

    • His

    • Him

    • Himself

    Correct Answer
    A. Him
    Explanation
    The sentence requires an object pronoun to complete the sentence grammatically. In this case, "him" is the correct choice as it functions as the object of the verb "want." The sentence is expressing a desire for someone else to sing, so the pronoun "him" is used to refer to the person being desired to sing.

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  • 11. 

    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.

    • From

    • Form

    • Pillow

    • Syringe

    Correct Answer
    A. Form
    Explanation
    The patient asked the doctor to help him complete the form needed to approve the surgery. This answer makes the most sense because a form is a document that typically needs to be filled out and submitted in order to provide necessary information or approval for a procedure like surgery. The other options, such as "from," "pillow," and "syringe," do not fit the context of the sentence and do not make it grammatically correct.

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  • 12. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.Every morning after a shower, I shave __________________.

    • Me

    • Myself

    • Mine

    • My

    Correct Answer
    A. Myself
    Explanation
    The word "myself" is the correct answer because it is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, which is "I". Using "myself" in this context indicates that the subject is performing the action of shaving on themselves.

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  • 13. 

    Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. It is always a good idea to _______________ any exam.

    • Answer

    • Rest on

    • Prepare for

    • Cram

    Correct Answer
    A. Prepare for
    Explanation
    The sentence is discussing the idea of preparing for an exam, so the phrase "prepare for" fits logically and grammatically. It suggests that it is always a good idea to get ready or study in advance for any exam.

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  • 14. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.The child cried, "I want to do it ______________!"

    • Mine

    • Me

    • Myself

    • Meself

    Correct Answer
    A. Myself
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the correct word to make it grammatically correct is "myself". The pronoun "myself" is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, which is "I". It is used when the subject of the verb is also the object of the verb. In this case, the child is both the subject and the object of the verb "do it", so "myself" is the appropriate choice.

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  • 15. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The patient was __________ cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket.

    • Not

    • Too

    • To much

    • So much

    Correct Answer
    A. Too
    Explanation
    The word "too" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an excessive degree or extent. In this context, the patient was excessively cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket. The word "not" would create a negative meaning, "to much" is grammatically incorrect, and "so much" does not convey the same meaning of excessive coldness.

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  • 16. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.When will you be able to go to the movies with ______________?

    • Me

    • I

    • Myself

    • Ourselves

    Correct Answer
    A. Me
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "me" because it is the objective pronoun that is used as the object of the preposition "with." In this sentence, "me" is the appropriate choice because it refers to the person who will be going to the movies.

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  • 17. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The hospital is located on the top ____________ the hill.

    • In

    • Of

    • On

    • Which

    Correct Answer
    A. Of
    Explanation
    The word "of" is the correct answer because it completes the prepositional phrase "on top of the hill." This phrase indicates the hospital's location, specifying that it is situated at the highest point of the hill.

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  • 18. 

    What is the meaning of laceration?

    • The best way to learn a new thing

    • A deep, ragged tear

    • Getting caught cheating

    • Punishment

    Correct Answer
    A. A deep, ragged tear
    Explanation
    A laceration refers to a deep, ragged tear in the skin or flesh. It is a type of wound that occurs when the skin is forcefully torn apart, often resulting in a jagged or irregular wound edge. This can be caused by various factors such as accidents, sharp objects, or trauma. Lacerations typically require medical attention and may need to be stitched or sutured to promote proper healing.

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  • 19. 

    What is another word for skull?

    • Spine

    • Ability

    • Cranium

    • Zygote

    Correct Answer
    A. Cranium
    Explanation
    The word "cranium" is another term for skull. It refers to the bony structure that encloses and protects the brain. The other options "spine," "ability," and "zygote" are unrelated to the skull and do not serve as synonyms for it.

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  • 20. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has always been afraid of _____________ to the doctor.

    • Have gone

    • Going

    • To go

    • Go

    Correct Answer
    A. Going
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "going". In this sentence, "afraid of" is followed by a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing), which is the correct structure. The other options ("have gone", "to go", and "go") are not grammatically correct in this context.

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  • 21. 

    Which word means "the thickness of a liquid"?

    • Viscosity

    • Zygote

    • Sublingual

    • Adhesion

    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, with high viscosity indicating a thick or sticky liquid and low viscosity indicating a thin or runny liquid. Therefore, viscosity is the correct word that means "the thickness of a liquid."

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  • 22. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his renal disease.

    • Fatal

    • Kidney

    • Heart

    • Lung

    Correct Answer
    A. Kidney
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Kidney." In the given sentence, the word "renal" is used to describe the disease. "Renal" is a medical term that refers to anything related to the kidneys. Therefore, the word "kidney" is the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word in the sentence.

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  • 23. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication was given sublingually.

    • Under the eyelid

    • Under the tongue

    • By nasal inhaler

    • By injection

    Correct Answer
    A. Under the tongue
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "under the tongue". In the sentence, the word "sublingually" indicates that the medication was administered by placing it under the tongue. This method allows the medication to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream through the thin tissues in the area.

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  • 24. 

    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.

    • Walk

    • Wake

    • Walking

    • Waking

    Correct Answer
    A. Walk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "walk." In this sentence, the verb "tried" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb, which is "to walk." This makes the sentence grammatically correct. The other options, "wake," "walking," and "waking," do not fit grammatically in the sentence.

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  • 25. 

    Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence?The nurse went form room to room looking for the missing patient.

    • Patient

    • Form

    • Nurse

    • Missing

    Correct Answer
    A. Form
    Explanation
    The word "form" is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence. The correct spelling should be "from".

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  • 26. 

    Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The office worker signed the contract for the new boss.

    • Letter

    • Receipt

    • Agreement

    • Card

    Correct Answer
    A. Agreement
    Explanation
    The correct meaning of the underlined word "contract" in the sentence is "agreement". A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of a specific transaction or relationship. In this context, the office worker signed the agreement with the new boss, indicating their commitment to the terms stated in the contract.

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  • 27. 

    Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The boys did not realize that their parents would be accountable for the boys' misbehavior.

    • Unhappy

    • Responsible

    • Livid

    • Keeping score

    Correct Answer
    A. Responsible
    Explanation
    The word "accountable" in the sentence means that the parents will be held responsible for the boys' misbehavior. This implies that the parents will have to face the consequences or be held answerable for their children's actions.

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  • 28. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene.

    • Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health

    • Financial resources available through the employment department

    • Insurance

    • Friendliness

    Correct Answer
    A. Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
    Explanation
    The underlined word "skimp" means to save or withhold something, usually in a stingy or inadequate manner. In the given sentence, it implies that it is not wise to save or withhold effort or attention when it comes to personal hygiene. Therefore, the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence is "Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health."

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  • 29. 

    Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going ____________ my homework now.

    • Doing

    • To do

    • Be doing

    • To doing

    Correct Answer
    A. To do
    Explanation
    In order to make the sentence grammatically correct, the word "to do" should be used. This is because the phrase "going to" is followed by the base form of the verb, which is "do" in this case. Using any of the other options would result in incorrect grammar.

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  • 30. 

    Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse has a ________________ to the Journal of Nursing Education.

    • Subscription

    • Prescription

    • Recipe

    • Receipt

    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 specific service or product, such as a magazine or journal. In this case, the nurse has a subscription to the Journal of Nursing Education, indicating that they regularly receive and read the journal. The other options, prescription, recipe, and receipt, do not fit in the context of the sentence and do not make it grammatically correct.

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  • 31. 

    What is the best description for the word distal?

    • The part of the heart that receives blood from the lungs

    • Urgent

    • The part of the body farthest from the injury

    • Empathetic

    Correct Answer
    A. The part of the body farthest from the injury
    Explanation
    The term "distal" refers to the part of the body that is farthest from the injury. In medical terminology, it is commonly used to describe the location of a body part or structure in relation to another. In this context, "distal" indicates the part of the body that is located away from the site of injury or trauma. It is important to understand this term in order to accurately describe and communicate the location of injuries or conditions in medical settings.

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  • 32. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication will make the patient photosensitive.

    • Unable to eat citrus fruit

    • Easily burned when in direct sunlight

    • Nauseated

    • Impotent

    Correct Answer
    A. Easily burned when in direct sunlight
    Explanation
    The underlined word "photosensitive" in the sentence means that the medication will make the patient easily burned when in direct sunlight. This suggests that the medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight, making the patient more prone to sunburn or other harmful effects from the sun's rays.

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  • 33. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The nurse observed that the skin around the sore was inflamed.

    • Blanched

    • Covered with a scab

    • Cool to the touch

    • Reddened

    Correct Answer
    A. Reddened
    Explanation
    The word "inflamed" suggests that there is an increase in blood flow to the skin around the sore, causing it to become red and possibly swollen. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is "reddened".

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  • 34. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The potent medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately.

    • Correct

    • Strong

    • Liquid

    • Tablet

    Correct Answer
    A. Strong
    Explanation
    The word "potent" in this sentence means strong. It is used to describe the medication and implies that it is very effective in reducing the symptoms.

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  • 35. 

    Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence?The ICU nurse-manger wanted all staff to sign the letter complaining about working hours at the unit.

    • ICU

    • Sign

    • Manger

    • Complaining

    Correct Answer
    A. Manger
    Explanation
    The word "manger" is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence. The correct spelling should be "manager." The sentence is referring to the nurse in charge of the ICU unit who wanted all staff to sign a letter complaining about working hours.

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  • 36. 

    Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    • Do you know when comes the bus?

    • Do you know while bus comes?

    • Do you know when the bus will come?

    • Do you know how soon bus come?

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you know when the bus will come?
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "Do you know when the bus will come?" because it follows the correct word order and uses the future tense to express the idea of the bus arriving in the future. The other options either have incorrect word order or incorrect verb forms.

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  • 37. 

    What is the best description for the word laceration?

    • The means by which nursing mothers produce milk for their babies

    • A deep, ragged tear

    • A medical term used to describe the removal of the tear ducts

    • An intolerance of dairy products

    Correct Answer
    A. A deep, ragged tear
    Explanation
    The best description for the word laceration is a deep, ragged tear. This term is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to a wound or injury that involves a tearing of the skin or flesh, often resulting in a jagged or irregular wound shape. It is important to note that lacerations can vary in severity, from minor cuts to more severe and extensive injuries.

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  • 38. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The client's condition was exacerbated in the fall.

    • Improved

    • Made worse

    • Eliminated

    • Created a scar

    Correct Answer
    A. Made worse
    Explanation
    The word "exacerbated" means to make a problem, situation, or condition worse. In the given sentence, the client's condition was worsened in the fall. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is "made worse".

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  • 39. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse must asses the patient's symptoms.

    • Choose the most life-threatening of

    • Report to the health care provider about

    • Observe and make note of

    • Eliminate

    Correct Answer
    A. Observe and make note of
    Explanation
    The word "assess" means to observe and make note of something. In the given sentence, the nurse is required to assess the patient's symptoms, which means the nurse needs to carefully observe and take note of the symptoms the patient is experiencing.

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  • 40. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Endogenous factors were responsible for his illness.

    • Produced within the body

    • Produced outside the body

    • Polluting

    • Hemocratic

    Correct Answer
    A. Produced within the body
    Explanation
    The word "endogenous" in the sentence refers to factors that are produced within the body. It means that the cause of his illness was internal and not external.

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  • 41. 

    Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? The physician thought it was unecessary to explain the procedure.

    • Physician

    • Unecessary

    • Explain

    • Procedure

    Correct Answer
    A. Unecessary
    Explanation
    The word "unecessary" is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence. The correct spelling is "unnecessary".

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  • 42. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. When examined, the laboring mother was at 50% dilation.

    • Blood pressure

    • Cervical opening

    • Birth process

    • Exhumation

    Correct Answer
    A. Cervical opening
    Explanation
    The underlined word "dilation" refers to the process of the cervix opening during childbirth. This is indicated by the phrase "the laboring mother was at 50% dilation," suggesting that the mother's cervix was halfway open in preparation for giving birth.

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  • 43. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The bride decided to expand the number of people invited to the wedding.

    • Decrease

    • Increase

    • Widen

    • Reduce

    Correct Answer
    A. Increase
    Explanation
    The word "expand" in the sentence means to increase the number of people invited to the wedding. This implies that the bride has decided to invite more people than originally planned, indicating an increase in the guest list.

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  • 44. 

    Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. He sat _____________ Holly and Mary on the bus.

    • Though

    • Through

    • Among

    • Between

    Correct Answer
    A. Between
    Explanation
    The word "between" is the correct answer because it is used to show the relationship between two things. In this sentence, "between" is used to indicate the position of the subject "He" in relation to the two people, Holly and Mary. By using "between," the sentence becomes grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the subject is sitting in the middle of Holly and Mary on the bus.

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  • 45. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.

    • Complete

    • First

    • Incomplete

    • Discharge

    Correct Answer
    A. First
    Explanation
    The word "initial" in the sentence means "first." It implies that the doctor performed the first examination of the patient.

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  • 46. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The overt signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents.

    • Easily observed

    • Subtle

    • Intestinal

    • Feverish

    Correct Answer
    A. Easily observed
    Explanation
    The word "overt" in the sentence means easily observed. This is indicated by the phrase "the overt signs of the baby's illness", suggesting that the signs were clearly visible or noticeable to the parents.

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  • 47. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain.

    • Slow

    • Acute

    • Subtle

    • Sudden

    Correct Answer
    A. Sudden
    Explanation
    The word "abrupt" suggests a sudden and unexpected change. In the given sentence, the nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain, indicating that the change occurred suddenly and without warning. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is "sudden".

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  • 48. 

    What is the best description for the term quotient?

    • The minimum number of members needed to be present for a vote to be valid

    • The protocol used when a sterile field must be maintained

    • A math term naming the answer in a division question

    • The preferred inoculation site for a newborn infant

    Correct Answer
    A. A math term naming the answer in a division question
    Explanation
    The term "quotient" refers to the answer obtained in a division question. In mathematics, when we divide one number by another, the result is called the quotient. It represents the number of times the divisor can be evenly divided into the dividend. For example, in the division problem 10 ÷ 2 = 5, the quotient is 5. Therefore, the best description for the term "quotient" is a math term naming the answer in a division question.

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  • 49. 

    Posterior refers to what part of the body?

    • Topmost

    • Lowermost

    • Front

    • Back

    Correct Answer
    A. Back
    Explanation
    The term "posterior" refers to the back part of the body. It is the opposite of "anterior," which refers to the front part of the body. Therefore, in this context, the correct answer is "back."

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