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There are a lot of people who have a hard time when it comes to the english language but the secret to it is ensuring you have as much time as you can testing out your vocabulary and grammar. Below is a grammar and vocabulary test toughest quiz trivia which is designed to test you on some of the basics when it comes to English. Check them out and see how high you will perform. .
- 1.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A.
The little girl wanted he to read a story to her
- B.
The little girl wanted his to read a story to her
- C.
The little girl wanted him to read a story to her
- D.
The little girl wanted himself 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
- A.
Cafeteria
- B.
Milieu
- C.
Metabolism
- D.
Component
- 3.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 be maintained
- C.
A math term naming te answer in a division question
- D.
The prefferred inoculation site for a new born infant
- 4.Select the word of phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse has a __________________________ to the Journal of Nursing Education.
- A.
Subscription
- B.
Prescription
- C.
Recipe
- D.
Receipt
- 5.Which statement uses a euphemism?
- A.
The fireman bravely entered the burning building
- B.
The nurse told the family, "Im sorry your father had passed away"
- C.
The orderly was laughing about the patient vomitting episode.
- D.
Her husband was overjoyed when she told him she was pregnant
- 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 __________________.
- A.
Creditors
- B.
Offspring
- C.
Hereditary diease
- D.
Health status
- 7.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The prolification os resistant bacteria has alarmed medical professionals
- A.
Increase
- B.
Reduction
- C.
Strength
- D.
Appearance
- 8.What is the best description for the word laceration?
- A.
The means by which nursing mothers produce milk for their babies
- B.
A deep, ragged tear
- C.
A medical term used to describe the removal of tear ducts
- D.
An intolerance of dairy products
- 9.Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.
- A.
The nurse spoke to my sister and I about our mother's condition
- B.
The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mother's condition
- C.
The nurse spoke to me and my sister about our mother's condition
- D.
The nurse spoke to I and my sister about our mother's condition
- 10.The nurse noted in the chart, " The patient is lethargic." How was the patient behaving?
- A.
Pacing the halls, yelling at the staff
- B.
Difficult to arouse
- C.
Shaking uncontrollablly
- D.
Not responding to painful stimuli
- 11.What is the best description for the word contraction?
- A.
Spasm
- B.
Decrease
- C.
Treaty
- D.
Moderate
- 12.What is another word for skull?
- A.
Spine
- B.
Ability
- C.
Cranium
- D.
Zygote
- 13.Select the meaning fo the underlined word in the sentence.In medicine, the desired outcome is recovery.
- A.
Expectation
- B.
Analysis
- C.
Wished for
- D.
Diagnosis
- 14.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has always been afraid of _______________________ to the doctor.
- A.
Have gone
- B.
Going
- C.
To go
- D.
Go
- 15.What is the description for the word distal?
- A.
The part of the hear that recieves blood from the lungs
- B.
Urgent
- C.
The part of the body farthest from the body
- D.
Empathetic
- 16.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.I want ________________________ to sing.
- A.
He
- B.
His
- C.
Him
- D.
Himself
- 17.Which word means "the thickness of a liquid"?
- A.
Viscosity
- B.
Zygote
- C.
Sublingual
- D.
Adhesion
- 18.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The client's condition was exacerbated in the fall.
- A.
Improved
- B.
Made worse
- C.
Eliminated
- D.
Created a scar
- 19.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The skin was unevenly pigmentedy the diease.
- A.
Scarred
- B.
Spotted
- C.
Broken
- D.
Colored
- 20.What is the best description for the term triage?
- A.
The stand with three legs used to support an IV pump
- B.
The order in which patients are to be treated
- C.
The physician's prescription for a drug to be taken three times a day
- D.
The shift for nursing duty beginning at 3pm and ending at 11pm
- 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.
- A.
From
- B.
Form
- C.
Pillow
- D.
Syringe
- 22.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His metabolism could not tolerate the new medication.
- A.
Digestive System
- B.
Processing reaction
- C.
Respiratory Rate
- D.
Obesity
- 23.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has lived in Texas _____________________she was a child.
- A.
Since
- B.
For
- C.
From
- D.
During
- 24.What is the best description for the term combination?
- A.
Putting two or more things together
- B.
The reason of a fire
- C.
The reason for an action
- D.
The change seen when a drug is administered
- 25.What is the best description for the term febrile?
- A.
Mental incompetence
- B.
Having a fever
- C.
Pregnant
- D.
Having clogged sinuses
- 26.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication will make the patient photosensitive.
- A.
Unable to eat citrus fruit
- B.
Easily burned when in direct sunlight
- C.
Nauseated
- D.
Impotent
- 27.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She had to choose ___________________five dresses for the party.
- A.
After
- B.
Among
- C.
Between
- D.
Before
- 28.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse was keeping careful watch on the patient's respiration.
- A.
Breathing
- B.
Skin color
- C.
Pulse
- D.
Diet
- 29.Select the meaning of the underlined word of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse must assess the patient's symptoms.
- A.
Choose the mostlife threatening of
- B.
Report to the health care provider about
- C.
Observe and make note of
- D.
Eliminate
- 30.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
- 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.
- A.
Fatal
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Heart
- D.
Lung
- 32.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A.
She put the carton of milk into the refrigerator
- B.
Her put the carton of milk into the refrigerator
- C.
Herself put the carton of milk into the refrigerator
- D.
Ours put 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____________.
- A.
Me
- B.
Myself
- C.
Mine
- D.
My
- 34.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication was given sublingually.
- A.
Under the eyelid
- B.
Under the tongue
- C.
By nasal in haler
- D.
By injection
- 35.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The patient went into a spasm.
- A.
Unconciousness
- B.
Convulsion
- C.
Coronary arrest
- D.
Remission
- 36.When a circuit is completed, what has been finished?
- A.
Lap
- B.
Test
- C.
Diagnosis
- D.
Round shape
- 37.Select the meaning of the word in the sentence.The prescription called for administration of the medication q.i.d.
- A.
Once daily
- B.
Four times a day
- C.
Every 8 hours
- D.
At bedtime
- 38.Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.It is always a good idea to ___________ any exam.
- A.
Answer
- B.
Rest on
- C.
Prepare for
- D.
Cram
- 39.Select the meaning of the word underlined in the sentence. When examined, the laboring mother was at 50% dialation.
- A.
Blood pressure
- B.
Cervical Opening
- C.
Birth process
- D.
Exhumation
- 40.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.
- A.
Complete
- B.
First
- C.
Incomplete
- D.
Discharge
- 41.What is the best description for the term fracture ?
- A.
Break
- B.
Brake
- C.
Cut
- D.
Cure
- 42.To implement something is to _______________.
- A.
Prevent something from happening
- B.
Emphasize the importance of
- C.
Cause it to happen
- D.
Follow from beginning to end
- 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.
- A.
Applcable
- B.
Obtainable
- C.
Presentable
- D.
Factual
- 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.
- A.
Of
- B.
Culture
- C.
To locate
- D.
Each other
- 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.-
- A.
Walk
- B.
Wake
- C.
Walking
- D.
Waking
- 46.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The overt signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents.
- A.
Easily observed
- B.
Subtle
- C.
Intestinal
- D.
Feverish
- 47.The opposite of contract is __________________.
- A.
Expand
- B.
Open
- C.
Mature
- D.
Observe
- 48.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Exogenous factors will affect the patient's well being.
- A.
Produced outside the body
- B.
Produced withing the body
- C.
Produced by the kidney
- D.
Hereditary
- 49.Posterior refers to which part of the body?
- A.
Topmost
- B.
Lowermost
- C.
Front
- D.
Back
- 50.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
- 51.Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence?The nurse went form room to room looking for the missing patient.
- A.
Patient
- B.
Form
- C.
Nurse
- D.
Missing
- 52.H word is not speeled correctly in the context of the sentence?The physician thought it was unecessary to explain the procesure.
- A.
Physician
- B.
Unecessary
- C.
Explain
- D.
Procedure
- 53.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse observed that the skin around the sore was inflamed.
- A.
Blanched
- B.
Covered with scab
- C.
Cool to the touch
- D.
Reddened
- 54.Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.The child cried, "I want to do it __________________!"
- A.
Mine
- B.
Me
- C.
Myself
- D.
Meself
- 55.Select the meaning of the word in the sentence.His paroxymal coughing was a sign of his illness.
- A.
Occassional
- B.
Convulsive
- C.
Discreet
- D.
Soft
- 56.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The potent medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately.
- A.
Correct
- B.
Strong
- C.
Liquid
- D.
Tablet
- 57.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The precipitous change was considered a good thing.
- A.
Difficult
- B.
Abrupt
- C.
Gentle
- D.
Unanticipated
- 58.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The rationale for the therapy was to increase the patient's range of motion.
- A.
Perscription
- B.
Outcome
- C.
Goal
- D.
Reason
- 59.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His untoward actions during the admission process created a problem for the nurse.
- A.
Viloent
- B.
Casual
- C.
Unseemly
- D.
Capricious
- 60.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor's verbal prescription was implemented immediately.
- A.
Narcotic
- B.
Oral
- C.
Written
- D.
Current
- 61.What word is a synonym of spit?
- A.
Expectorate
- B.
Exfoliate
- C.
Sputum
- D.
Saliva
- 62.Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence.The ICU nurse-manger wanted all staff to sign the letter complainingabout working hours at the unit.
- A.
ICU
- B.
Sign
- C.
Manger
- D.
Complaining
- 63.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.The patient was ________________ cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket.
- A.
Not
- B.
Too
- C.
To much
- D.
So much
- 64.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A.
She felt it was a breach of ethics to divulge the information.
- B.
The pregnant woman was in danger of having a breach birth.
- C.
The breech between the intestinal wall and urethra was life threatening
- D.
The breech of confidentiality was reported to the head nurse.
- 65.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The practical nurse is planning to administer a transdermal medication.
- A.
Applied directly to the skin
- B.
Injected just barely under the skin
- C.
Injected in the tissue just below the skin layer
- D.
Directly under the tongue
- 66.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The bride decided to expand the number of people invited to the wedding.
- A.
Decrease
- B.
Increase
- C.
Widen
- D.
Reduce
- 67.Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse completed the __________ incorrectly.
- A.
From
- B.
Form
- C.
Pillow
- D.
Syringe
- 68.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.It is important that the bandage remain intact.
- A.
Dry
- B.
Whole
- C.
Uncovered
- D.
Secure
- 69.Select the correct meaning of the underline word in the sentence.The office worker signed the contract for the new boss.
- A.
Letter
- B.
Agreement
- C.
Receipt
- D.
Card
- 70.Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly.She has never tried to been in nursing school before.
- A.
Never tried
- B.
Tried to
- C.
Has never
- D.
Been to
- 71.Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The boys did not realize that parents would be accountable for the boys' misbehavior.
- A.
Unhappy
- B.
Responsible
- C.
Livid
- D.
Keeping score
- 72.Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A.
Do you know when comes the bus?
- B.
Do you know while the bus comes?
- C.
Do you know when the bus will come?
- D.
Do you know how soon bus come?
- 73.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse told the patient, "Your so obtuse!"
- A.
Overweight
- B.
Ignorant
- C.
Easy to read
- D.
Uncaring
- 74.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Being bilingual is an advantage for a nurse.
- A.
Able to speak more than one language
- B.
Able to use either hand with equal skill and ease.
- C.
Not sqeamish when seeing blood
- D.
Can remeber everything that is read
- 75.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse is accountable for patient's safety.
- A.
Available
- B.
Always aware
- C.
Responsible
- D.
Documenting
- 76.Why does a healthcare professional need good grammar? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Chart must be accurate and concise
- B.
Patients and families are encouraged by the fluency of the nurse
- C.
Good grammar helps the nurse better understand the instructions given.
- D.
Good grammar is polite
- E.
Correct speaking is a sign of intelligence
- 77.Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.When will you be able to go to the movies with _________________?
- A.
Me
- B.
I
- C.
Myself
- D.
Ourself
- 78.Select the meaning of the word in the sentence.The nurse noticed audible gurgle when doing a physical examination on the patient.
- A.
Observable
- B.
Spasmodic
- C.
Ominous
- D.
Perceptibel
- 79.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The parameters of the medical ethics require the nurse to report instances of suspected child abuse.
- A.
Laws
- B.
Limits
- C.
Common Sense
- D.
Structure
- 80.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.To alleviate his pain, the nurse gave the patient the PRN medication.
- A.
Pinpoint
- B.
Relocate
- C.
Eradicate
- D.
Reduce
- 81.Select the meaning of the underline word in the sentence.It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene.
- A.
Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
- B.
Financial resources available through the employment department
- C.
Insurance
- D.
Friendliness
- 82.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patients level of pain.
- A.
Slow
- B.
Acute
- C.
Subtle
- D.
Sudden
- 83.Decomposition is the process of enzymes digesting food. Another name for this process is _________________________.
- A.
Degeneration
- B.
Dialysis
- C.
Lysis
- D.
Lymph
- 84.Select the word or phrase that will make this sentence grammatically correct.Because I want to go the movies later, I am going _________my homework now.
- A.
Doing
- B.
To do
- C.
Be doing
- D.
To doing
- 85.The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the ____________.
- A.
Ilium
- B.
Ileum
- C.
Icterus
- D.
Ileus
- 86.Teritiary healthcare might encompass which intervention?
- A.
Early diagnosis
- B.
Education about use of seatbelt
- C.
Community immunization prgrams
- D.
Return to wellness
- 87.After a major attack, which assessment is most important?
- A.
The patient's emotional adjustment to the heart attack
- B.
The family and home problems
- C.
Conditions that might impair cardiac functioning
- D.
Factors that impair the client's well-being
- 88.Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly.the data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
- A.
The data
- B.
Confirms
- C.
Is
- D.
Immediately
- 89.Which word can be defined as a truth, a rule, or a law?
- A.
Prescription
- B.
Tort
- C.
Principle
- D.
Malpractice
- 90.Docile is best defined as being _____________________.
- A.
Meek
- B.
Week
- C.
Firm
- D.
Tame
- 91.A person who is ravenous is ________________.
- A.
Generous
- B.
Outspoken
- C.
Friendly
- D.
Hungry
- 92.Select the correct order of words to fit in the sentence structure.The nursing _________________ put the Band ___________ on the wound to _________________ the nurse.
- A.
Aid, aide, aide
- B.
Aide, aid, aid
- C.
Aid, aide, aid
- D.
Aide, aid, aide
- 93.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.He sat _____________________ Holly and Mary on the bus.
- A.
Though
- B.
Through
- C.
Among
- D.
Between
- 94.The word spinster is best defined as ____________________.
- A.
A prim and proper person
- B.
An unmarried woman
- C.
A frequent traveler
- D.
A greedy person
- 95.In the last election, 110,000 votes were cast. Candidate A recieved 60,000 votes, and 50,000 votes were divided between candidate B and C. Which statement indicates the outcome of this election?
- A.
Candidate A has a plurality of 10,000 votes
- B.
Candidate B has fewer votes than candidate C
- C.
Candidate A has a majority of 10,000 votes
- D.
Candidate C has a minority of votes
- 96.Based on Feud's theory, the "superego" _____________________.
- A.
Contains rigid rules
- B.
Is instinctive
- C.
Directs motor activity
- D.
Defines growth and development
- 97.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Her flushed appearance was noted by the nurse during the examination.
- A.
Pale
- B.
Excited
- C.
Ruddy
- D.
Indifferent
- 98.Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.The hospital is located at the top _____________ hill.
- A.
In
- B.
Of
- C.
On
- D.
Which
- 99.Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.Within the _______________ of the school, great emphasis is placed on participation in sports programs.
- A.
Confines
- B.
Milieu
- C.
Program
- D.
Brochure
- 100.Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The hunter has a _________________ to Field and Stream.
- A.
Subscription
- B.
Prescription
- C.
Premonition
- D.
Consequences
- 101.Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.______________ thought the movie was very good.
- A.
Us
- B.
We
- C.
Wee
- D.
Ourselves
- 102.Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The professor had a huge _______________ of tests to grade.
- A.
Number
- B.
Amount
- C.
Aggregate
- D.
Stacks
- 103.Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The proliferation of text messaging among teens had alarmed parents.
- A.
Increase
- B.
Summarization
- C.
Ambiance
- D.
Rampant
- 104.What is the meaning of laceration?
- A.
The best way to learn a new thing
- B.
A deep, ragged tear
- C.
Getting caught cheating
- D.
Punishment
- 105.Select the correct meaning of the underlined word.The hot days of summer made the campers lethargic.
- A.
Indolent
- B.
Lazy
- C.
Sleepy
- D.
Energetic
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