front 1 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. That is an
'ominous' sign. | back 1 c. Threatening |
front 2 A paroxysm is a sudden spasm. Another word for this might be | back 2 b. Convulsion |
front 3 The meteorologist had forecast rain,_______ Sheila brought her
umbrella to work. | back 3 d. So |
front 4 Which of the following is spelled correctly? | back 4 b. Embarrassing |
front 5 Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence.
Nurse Junko and _________ will review the patient's chart. | back 5 a. She |
front 6 Which of the following is the plural form of the noun
"stimulus"? | back 6 b. Stimuli |
front 7 The plastic surgery improved the of her face. Choose the option that
best completes the above sentence. | back 7 c. Contour |
front 8 Most wildlife biologists disapprove of crossbreeding wolves and
dogs. | back 8 b. Noun |
front 9 To be convoluted is to be | back 9 a. Complex |
front 10 Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence below.
__________having trouble with_____ new dog. | back 10 c. They're, their |
front 11 Select the meaning of the "quoted" word in the sentence.
Something that "remains" is referred to as___________. | back 11 b. Residual |
front 12 Identify the euphemism in the following passage: "Today we gather to remember Thomas the Cat. He was the cutest kitten around. Now that he's gone to the giant catnip patch in the sky, he'll be missed by everyone." a. Giant catnip patch in the sky b. The cutest kitten around | back 12 a. Giant catnip patch in the sky |
front 13 Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to
walk? | back 13 b. Toddler |
front 14 Choose the word or phrase that best indicates the meaning of the
"quoted" word. "Rational" means: | back 14 b. Reason |
front 15 . Choose the word or phrase that best indicates the meaning of the
"quoted" word. The "insidious" disease was well
established before becoming apparent. | back 15 c. Gradual |
front 16 . Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The____________came to settle in the United States. | back 16 c. Immigrant |
front 17 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The hospital
accepts a certain quota of 'indigent' patients. | back 17 d. Impoverished |
front 18 A nit is a kind of_______ | back 18 c. Parasite |
front 19 What is the meaning of augment? | back 19 a. Add to |
front 20 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The patients
are under 'quarantine' | back 20 a. Confinement away from the general population |
front 21 . Select the word that best fits the sentence. There was no__________
for the way she treated her boyfriend. | back 21 d. Justification |
front 22 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The
development of the disease was 'insidious'. | back 22 a. Gradual |
front 23 Which word refers to the surgical removal of an organ's
contents? | back 23 c. Evisceration |
front 24 What is another word for 'flux'? | back 24 d. Discharge |
front 25 What is the meaning of regulations? | back 25 c. Rules and laws |
front 26 A patient who is querulous might be guilty of | back 26 d. Complaining |
front 27 . Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The night
nursing staff is 'accountable' for those records. | back 27 c. Responsible |
front 28 What is the meaning of 'pernicious'? | back 28 b. Destructive |
front 29 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse was
asked to record the 'residual' urine in the patient's bladder. | back 29 b. What is left |
front 30 Select the correct word(s) that best fits the sentence. The number of
people from other counties to the United States has caused a shift in
unemployment in the textile market. | back 30 b. Immigrating |
front 31 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. He complained
of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication. | back 31 a. Undesirable |
front 32 Which word refers to a team captain's exaggerated claim about the
number of goals he or she scored during the game? | back 32 a. Hyperbole |
front 33 Choose the correct word(s) that best fits the sentence. In the United
States, drivers drive cars on the side of the road. | back 33 d. Right |
front 34 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The
'impending' operation was the subject of the conversation. | back 34 d. Soon to occur |
front 35 As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and
though of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to
participate in making decision. This type of leadership is
called: | back 35 c. Democratic |
front 36 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse
reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was
'occluded'. | back 36 d. Obstructed |
front 37 Select the correct definition for the quoted word. The topic of
discussion prompted a 'cornucopia' of stimulating questions and
conversation. | back 37 a. Plethora |
front 38 What sentence should replace the following incorrect
sentence? | back 38 d. This door will remain unlocked when the business is open. |
front 39 Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly.
Her teacher asked her what would she do after she graduated from
nursing school. | back 39 c. Would |
front 40 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse
assisted the physician in removing the 'cast' from the patient's
arm. | back 40 a. Protective device |
front 41 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The doctor
instructed the patient to keep his head 'elevated'. | back 41 a. Raised |
front 42 Select the meaning of the following phrase. "A system of
procedures to follow." | back 42 a. Regimen |
front 43 Select the word that best fits the sentence. The______ student was
not well liked by his peers. | back 43 d. Detesteble |
front 44 An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does the sentence
mean? | back 44 a. It is equipped with articles |
front 45 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The client
appeared to be 'impervious' to pain. | back 45 c. Not affected |
front 46 Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? | back 46 a. Imply |
front 47 Choose the meaning that best fits the quoted word. The doctor tried
to explain the 'fundamental' difference of the two
medications. | back 47 d. Basic |
front 48 Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The client
lost his 'equilibrium' when he woke up. | back 48 c. Sense of balance |
front 49 Select the meaning that best fits the following word:
injurious. | back 49 a. Toxic |
front 50 Description of events in the order of their occurrence. | back 50 a. Chronology |