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VOCABULARY

1. Select the word that means “brief, to the point.”

The teacher’s instructions were concise, so the student was able to complete the project in a

reasonable period of time.

A. period

B. concise

C. complete

D. reasonable

2. What word meaning “once a year” fits best in the sentence?

The family reunion picnic was held at the Jones farm instead of the county park.

A. regular

B. annual

C. biennial

D. holiday

3. Docile is best defined as being .

A. defiant

B. disobedient

C. firm

D. compliant

4. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Because the patient had an occluded artery, the physician decided to perform cardiovascular

surgery.

A. Obstructed

B. Open

C. Broken

D. Cloudy

5. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The symmetrical nature of the artwork allowed it to be viewed from many angles.

A. Measured from the center

B. Colorful

C. Equal on all sides

D. Whimsical

6. Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence

grammatically correct. Within the of the hospital, great

emphasis is placed on calmness.

A. cafeteria

B. milieu

C. metabolism

D. component

7. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The verbal instructions given by the instructor allowed the student to create an

outstanding project.

A. Written

B. Detailed

C. Oral

D. Permissive

8. What is the best description for the term quotient?

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

B. The protocol used when a sterile field must bemaintained

C. A math term naming the answer in a division question

D. The preferred inoculation site for a newborn infant

9. Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence

grammatically correct. The nurse has a to the Journal of

NursingEducation.

B. prescription

C. recipe

D. receipt

10. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The gaping hole in the fence was an enticing lure for the curious toddler.

A. Narrow

B. Jagged

C. Painted

D. Wide open

A. subscription

11. What is the best description for the term febrile?

A. Mental incompetence

B. Having a fever

C. Pregnant

D. Having clogged sinuses

12. What is the best description for the word contraction?

A. Spasm

B. Decrease

C. Treaty

D. Moderate

13. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the

sentence. The nurse discussed the diet plan

with the patient.

A. Regime

B. Regimen

C. Supposition

D. Substitution

14. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his renal disease.

A. Fatal

B. Kidney

C. Heart

D. Lung

15. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Endogenous factors were

responsible for his illness.

A. Produced within the body

B. Produced outside the body

C. Polluting

D. Hemocratic

16. 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.

A. ICU

B. sign

C. manger

D. complaining

17. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. When examined, the laboring

mother was at 50% dilation.

A. Blood pressure

B. Cervical opening

C. Birth process

D. Exhumation

18. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? The nurse went form

room to room looking for the missing patient.

A. patient

B. form

C. nurse

D. missing

19. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

To alleviate his pain, the nurse gave the patient a PRN medication.

A. Pinpoint

B. Relocate

C. Eradicate

D. Reduce

20. Select the meaning of the underlined word in thesentence.

The potent medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately.

A. Correct

B. Strong

C. Liquid

D. Tablet