Print Practice and Pass Nursing Entrance exam 2013
This is my 9th part of blog on getting nursing and other health related jobs. In this blog you will see some more free nursing questions with answers. This test can be also used for passing other health or English exams. For nursing entrance exam you not only have to learn science but also have to pass test in English. In this blog you will see questions in Reading Vocabulary.
Nursing entrance practice Test Questions 128-142
Choose the option that best reflects the meaning of the key word.
Q 128
A lyre was played in ancient Rome. Lyre means…
A. Stringed instrument in the harp class.
B. Percussion instrument.
C. Wind instrument in the wind class.
D. Rhythmic percussion device.
Q 129
The labyrinth caused confusion to the attacking troops. Labyrinth means…
A. Sound.
B. Noise.
C. Maze.
D. Bulwarks.
Q 130
The wound was necrotic when examined. Necrotic means…
A. Healing.
B. Dying tissue.
C. Nauseating.
D. Infinite.
Q 131
The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance. Peevish means…
A. Immovable.
B. Guilty.
C. Not guilty.
D. Irritable.
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Answers and Explanations- Nursing entrance practice Test Questions 128-142
128. A: A lyre was a stringed instrument played in ancient Greece and Rome, similar to/a precursor of the modern harp. It was not a percussion instrument (B) like drums, cymbals, bells, chimes, triangle, etc. or a rhythmic percussion device (D), i.e. a non-melodic percussion instrument; or a wind instrument (C), which is blown and is not a stringed instrument.
129. C: A labyrinth is a maze. It is not a sound (A) or noise (B). Bulwarks (D) are ramparts, walls, or defenses, not mazes or labyrinths.
130. B: Necrotic tissue is dying tissue, the opposite of healing (A). Necrotic is not a synonym with nauseating (C), i.e. making one sick to the stomach literally; or figuratively, i.e. disgusting. (Necrotic tissue may look and smell nauseating, but necrotic and nauseating do not have the same meaning.) Necrotic does not mean infinite (D), i.e. endless.
131. D: Peevish means irritable, annoyed, or ill-humored. It does not mean immovable (A), guilty (B), or not guilty (C).
132. A: A piccolo is a smaller version of the flute. In fact, piccolo means small/little in Italian. A piccolo is hence not a large flute (B). Though it means small, piccolo is a name that refers specifically to the miniature flute only and never to a drum (C) or a triangle (D).
133. B: Remiss means negligent, lax, careless, or slow. Timely (A) is an antonym. Irritable (C) means easily irritated or annoyed, testy, or irascible and is not related. Impoverished (D) means poor and is also not related.
134. B: Sapient means wise or knowledgeable. It does not mean useless (A); perceptual (C), i.e. related to perception; or limited (D).
135. D: Specious means falsely plausible, i.e. deceptively appearing or seeming believable but really not. It does not mean inspired (A), i.e. influenced or animated by spirit; insufficient (B), i.e. not enough; or limited (C).
136. C: Tolerant means indulgent, i.e. permissive, open-minded, or patient. It does not mean tireless (A), i.e. never tiring; calm (B), or laborious (D), i.e. effortful or difficult.
137. A: Verbose means wordy. It does not mean expressive (B), limited (C), or punitive (D), i.e. punishing.
138. B: Abhorrence means hatred. It does not mean rationale (A), i.e. reason or explanation; tremor (C), i.e. trembling or shaking; or belief (D).
139. C: Distraught means distressed or extremely upset. It does not mean reckless (A), i.e. irresponsibly careless; shifty (B), i.e. untrustworthy; or unreasonable (D).
140. C: Somber means melancholy or sad. It does not mean angry (A); bitter (B), i.e. unpleasant, harsh, resentful, or angry; or excited (D).
141. A: The acme means the highest point, summit, or peak (literally or figuratively). It does not mean the end (B), bottom (C), or entrance (D).
142. A: Genteel means refined or cultured. It does not mean ambiguous (B), i.e. unclear in meaning or open to different interpretations; smug (C), i.e. self-satisfied or complacent; or loathsome (D), i.e. hateful or repulsive.
Q 132
The band director was an expert a playing the piccolo. Piccolo means…
A. Small flute.
B. Large flute.
C. Small drum.
D. Small triangle.
Q 133
The renter was remiss about the rent. Remiss means…
A. Timely.
B. Negligent.
C. Irritable.
D. Impoverished.
Q 134
The old man was known for sapient knowledge. Sapient means…
A. Useless.
B. Possessing wisdom.
C. Perceptual.
D. Limited.
Q 135
The inventor created several specious ideas to solve the problem. Specious means…
A. Inspired.
B. Insufficient.
C. Limited.
D. Falsely plausible.
Q 136
The tolerant attitude of the audience was appreciated. Tolerant means…
A. Tireless.
B. Calm.
C. Indulgent.
D. Laborious.
Q 137
The verbose language used by the English teacher was tiresome to the class. Verbose means…
A. Wordy.
B. Expressive.
C. Limited.
D. Punitive.
Q 138
Susan's abhorrence of darkness prevents her from leaving her house at night. Abhorrence means…
A. Rationale.
B. Hatred.
C. Tremor.
D. Belief.
Q 139
The girl displayed distraught behavior when she found out her puppy was injured. Distraught means…
A. Reckless.
B. Shifty.
C. Distressed.
D. Unreasonable.
Q 140
The somber crowd mourned the loss of their leader. Somber means…
A. Angry.
B. Bitter.
C. Melancholy.
D. Excited.
Q 141
At age 65, the CEO of the company was retiring. He felt he had reached the acme of his profession. Acne means…
A. Highest point.
B. End.
C. Bottom.
D. Entrance.
Q 142
The genteel southern girl was known for her behavior. Genteel means…
A. Refined.
B. Ambiguous.
C. Smug.
D. Loathsome.
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