Advanced Topic 1: Subjunctive Mood (Wishes, Conditions, and Demands)
The Rule: The subjunctive mood is used for
hypothetical situations, wishes, or requirements.
The Tricky Part: Use were (not was)
for wishes and "if" clauses that are contrary to fact. Use the base
form of the verb (without "s") after verbs like recommend, insist,
require, or suggest.
Use Case 1 (Wishes): I wish I were (not was)
already finished with nursing school.
Use Case 2 (Contrary to fact): If I were the charge nurse,
I would change the schedule.
Use Case 3
(Demands/Recommendations):
The doctor recommended that the patient take (not takes) the
medication with food.
Sample
Question 1:
If the lab technician __________
responsible for the error, she would have reported it immediately.
A) was
B) were
C) had been
D) has been
Sample
Question 2:
The clinical instructor insists that
every nursing student __________ the skills check-off before entering the
simulation lab.
A) completes
B) completed
C) complete
D) has completed
Advanced Topic 2: Collective Nouns (Team, Staff,
Group, Data)
The Rule: Collective nouns are singular when
the group acts as one unit. They are plural when the individuals within the
group act separately.
The Tricky Part: In American English, medical
collective nouns are almost always singular unless there is a clear emphasis on
individual members.
Note on "Data": In academic/medical writing, "data"
is technically plural (datum is singular). TEAS 7 treats "data"
as plural.
Singular (Unity): The staff is meeting in the
conference room. (They act as one group).
Plural (Individuals): The staff are divided in
their opinions about the new policy. (They act as individuals).
Data: The data indicate (not indicates)
a significant improvement.
Sample
Question 3:
The intensive care unit team
__________ rounding on each patient every two hours according to the new
protocol.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have been
Sample
Question 4:
The newly collected data __________
that the infection control measures have been highly effective.
A) suggests
B) suggest
C) has suggested
D) is suggesting
Advanced Topic 3: Parallel Structure (Correlative
Conjunctions)
The Rule: When using correlative conjunctions
(either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, both/and), the grammatical
form must be identical on both sides of the conjunction.
The Tricky Part: Students often match a noun with a
verb, or an infinitive with a gerund.
Incorrect: The new grad wants to learn wound
care and mastering IV insertion. (Verb + Gerund = Not parallel).
Correct: The new grad wants to learn wound
care and to master IV insertion. (Infinitive + Infinitive = Parallel).
Correct: The new grad wants learning wound
care and mastering IV insertion. (Gerund + Gerund = Parallel).
Sample
Question 5:
The nursing assistant is responsible
for taking vital signs, recording intake and output, and __________ patient
mobility.
A) to assist with
B) assisting with
C) assist with
D) assisted with
Sample
Question 6:
The new protocol requires that the
nurse not only assess the wound but also __________ the appropriate dressing
change.
A) to document
B) documenting
C) documents
D) document
Advanced Topic 4: Dangling Participles vs. Absolute
Phrases (Introductory Elements)
The Rule: An introductory phrase must
logically modify the subject directly following the comma.
The Tricky Part: Advanced writers sometimes use "absolute
phrases" (which modify the entire clause) and can mislead test-takers.
Furthermore, participial phrases (-ing or -ed words) must always have a clear
subject to latch onto.
Dangling (Incorrect): Walking into the OR, the sterile
field was visible. (The sterile field wasn't walking).
Correct: Walking into the OR, the surgeon
saw the sterile field.
Sample
Question 7:
After reviewing the patient's
extensive chart, the medication reconciliation was finally completed.
Which of the following corrects the
dangling modifier?
A) After reviewing the patient's
extensive chart, the medication reconciliation was completed by the nurse.
B) After reviewing the patient's
extensive chart, completion of the medication reconciliation occurred.
C) After reviewing the patient's
extensive chart, the nurse finally completed the medication reconciliation.
D) After reviewing the patient's
extensive chart, the medication reconciliation being completed.
Sample
Question 8:
Discharged from the hospital earlier
than expected, the home health visit was scheduled for the following day.
A) Discharged from the hospital
earlier than expected, the home health visit was scheduled by the coordinator.
B) Discharged from the hospital
earlier than expected, the patient had a home health visit scheduled for the
following day.
C) Discharged from the hospital
earlier than expected, scheduling a home health visit occurred.
D) Discharged from the hospital
earlier than expected, the home health visit scheduling was done.
Advanced Topic 5: Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive
Clauses (Which vs. That)
The Rule:
That introduces a restrictive clause
(essential to the meaning of the sentence; NO commas).
Which introduces a non-restrictive clause
(adds extra, non-essential information; MUST use commas).
The Tricky Part: "Which" can be used
restrictively in British English, but on the TEAS 7, you MUST follow
strict American English rules:
That = essential (no commas); Which
= non-essential (commas).
Restrictive (Essential): The medication that causes
drowsiness was discontinued. (We need to know which medication).
Non-Restrictive (Non-Essential): The medication, which was
prescribed by Dr. Smith, causes drowsiness. (The medication is already known;
the Dr. Smith part is just extra info).
Sample
Question 9:
The surgical instruments __________
were sterilized in the autoclave must be arranged on the sterile tray.
A) , which
B) which
C) that
D) , that
Sample
Question 10:
The patient’s latest MRI results,
__________ were reviewed by the radiologist this morning, showed no significant
changes.
A) that
B) which
C) , that
D) , which
Advanced Topic 6: Elliptical Constructions (Implied
Verbs)
The Rule: An elliptical construction omits
words (usually verbs) that are understood from the context, relying on parallel
structure and implied meaning.
The Tricky Part: The TEAS will test whether your
verb tense remains logical when words are omitted. You must ensure the implied
verb matches the tense of the first clause.
Correct: The nurse administered the IV push
more slowly than the paramedic did [implied: administered it].
Incorrect (Tense Mismatch): The surgeon operates more
efficiently than the residents did. (Illogical time comparison if they are in
the same OR right now).
Sample
Question 11:
The attending physician explains
treatment options more thoroughly than the intern __________.
A) is
B) has
C) does
D) did
Advanced Topic 7: Logical Comparison (Apples to
Apples)
The Rule: When comparing two things, they
must be logically comparable. You cannot compare a person to a hospital; you
compare a person to another person, or a hospital to another hospital.
The Tricky Part: The TEAS hides this in long
sentences where you miss that the first item is possessive or a group.
Incorrect: The nurses' salaries are higher
than physical therapists. (Comparing salaries to people).
Correct: The nurses' salaries are higher
than those of physical therapists. (Comparing salaries to salaries).
Sample
Question 12:
The emergency room's patient volume
is significantly higher than the urgent care clinic.
A) than the urgent care clinic.
B) than that of the urgent care
clinic.
C) than those of the urgent care
clinic.
D) than which of the urgent care
clinic.
Sample
Question 13:
The cardiologist's diagnostic skills
are considered more advanced than the general practitioner.
A) than the general practitioner.
B) than that of the general
practitioner.
C) than those of the general
practitioner.
D) than which of the general
practitioner.
Advanced Topic 8: Pronoun Clarity and Antecedent
Ambiguity
The Rule: Every pronoun must refer clearly
and unmistakably to one specific antecedent.
The Tricky Part: When a sentence has two possible
nouns a pronoun could refer to, the sentence is automatically grammatically
ambiguous (and wrong) on the TEAS.
Ambiguous: The charge nurse told the resident
that he needed to review the lab results. (Who? The nurse or the resident?).
Clear: The charge nurse told the resident,
"You need to review the lab results." OR The charge nurse told the
resident to review the lab results.
Sample
Question 14:
When the nursing supervisor
confronted the intern about the medication error, she remained defensive about
the incident.
A) When the nursing supervisor
confronted the intern about the medication error, she remained defensive about
the incident.
B) When the nursing supervisor
confronted the intern about the medication error, the supervisor remained
defensive about the incident.
C) When the nursing supervisor
confronted the intern about the medication error, the intern remained defensive
about the incident.
D) When confronting the intern about
the medication error, she remained defensive about the incident.
Sample
Question 15:
The physical therapist handed the
patient the resistance bands, but they were too tight for the exercise routine.
A) but they were too tight for the
exercise routine.
B) but the resistance bands were too
tight for the exercise routine.
C) but it was too tight for the
exercise routine.
D) but the patient was too tight for
the exercise routine.
Advanced Topic 9: The Subordinate Conjunction
"Because" vs. "Due To" / "Since"
The Rule:
- Because is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a
dependent clause (Subject + Verb).
- Due to is an adjective phrase that modifies a noun and MUST
follow a linking verb (usually "be").
- Since can mean "because" OR "from
that time until now" – ambiguity makes it less preferred on the
TEAS.
The Tricky Part: "Due to" is overused
colloquially, but strictly, it cannot start a sentence or stand alone with a
verb. Use "because of" for adverbs.
Correct: The surgery was canceled because
the patient developed a fever. (Clause with verb 'developed').
Incorrect: The surgery was canceled due to the
patient developed a fever. (Due to must modify a noun; "developed"
is a verb).
Correct: The cancellation was due to the
patient's fever. (Due to modifies the noun 'cancellation').
Sample
Question 16:
The lab results were invalid
__________ the technician failed to calibrate the centrifuge before running the
samples.
A) due to
B) because
C) as a result
D) despite
Sample
Question 17:
The delay in the surgical schedule
was __________ the unexpected emergency case that arrived via ambulance.
A) because
B) since
C) due to
D) because of
Advanced Topic 10: Ellipsis with Comparisons (More
than / As...as)
The Rule: When using comparative structures
with "as...as" or "more than," you must
ensure the second part of the comparison is in the correct case (subjective vs.
objective).
The Tricky Part: Usually, we say "She is
taller than me" in conversation. However, the TEAS demands strict
formal grammar: use the subjective case (I, he, she, we, they) because
the verb is implied.
Correct (Formal): She is taller than I [am].
Incorrect (Colloquial): She is taller than me.
Correct: The doctor is as skilled as he
[is].
Incorrect: The doctor is as skilled as him.
Sample
Question 18:
The senior charge nurse has been at
this hospital longer than __________.
A) me
B) her
C) him
D) she
Sample
Question 19:
The paramedic responded more quickly
to the trauma call than __________.
A) him
B) we
C) us
D) them
Advanced Topic 11: Quantity Words (Number vs. Amount,
Fewer vs. Less)
The Rule:
- Number / Fewer = Used for countable nouns (patients, pills,
syringes).
- Amount / Less = Used for uncountable nouns (water, pain, time,
blood).
The Tricky Part: The TEAS will use singular nouns
that represent a total mass (e.g., "less than 10 miles" is
actually correct when referring to a single distance, but generally, stick to
the count rule). Also, remember "much" vs. "many."
Correct: There are fewer patients in
the waiting room today. (Patients = count).
Incorrect: There is less patients.
Correct: We have less time than we
thought. (Time = uncountable).
Sample
Question 20:
The new policy has resulted in
__________ medication errors this quarter compared to the last.
A) less
B) lesser
C) fewer
D) much
Sample
Question 21:
Even though the patient consumed a
large __________ of fluids, her urine output remained dangerously low.
A) number
B) amount
C) few
D) many
Advanced Topic 12: The Infinitive Splitting (Split
Infinitives) - Beware
The Rule: A split infinitive occurs when an
adverb is placed between "to" and the verb (e.g., "to
boldly go").
The Tricky Part: While splitting infinitives is now
largely accepted in modern English, the TEAS 7 still considers unnecessary
split infinitives to be poor style. If an answer choice places the adverb
elsewhere without changing the meaning, choose that.
Less Preferred (Split): The nurse needed to quickly
administer the antidote.
Preferred (Unsplit): The nurse needed to administer the
antidote quickly.
Sample
Question 22:
The respiratory therapist decided to
immediately intubate the patient due to the dropping oxygen saturation.
A) to immediately intubate the
patient
B) to intubate the patient
immediately
C) to intubate immediately the
patient
D) to have immediately intubated the
patient
Advanced Topic 13: Gerunds vs. Present Participles
(Verbal Nouns)
The Rule: A gerund is a verb ending in -ing
that functions as a noun (e.g., Swimming is fun). A present participle
is a verb ending in -ing that functions as an adjective or forms a
progressive tense (e.g., The swimming patient).
The Tricky Part: Possessive pronouns MUST
precede gerunds. You cannot use objective pronouns.
Incorrect: The doctor objected to him
staying late. (Him = objective; cannot modify the gerund 'staying').
Correct: The doctor objected to his
staying late. (His = possessive; correctly modifies the gerund).
Correct: The doctor saw him staying
late. (Here 'staying' is a participle describing 'him', so
objective is correct).
Sample
Question 23:
The charge nurse was concerned about
__________ leaving the shift without completing the documentation.
A) them
B) their
C) they
D) him
Sample
Question 24:
The preceptor was impressed by
__________ accurately calculating the medication dosage under pressure.
A) she
B) her
C) hers
D) herself
Topic 14: Appositives (Essential vs. Non-Essential)
The Rule: An appositive is a noun or noun
phrase that renames another noun right beside it.
The Tricky Part: If the appositive is essential
(restrictive) to identify the noun, do NOT use commas. If it is non-essential
(just extra info), USE commas.
Non-Essential (Commas): Dr. Adams, the chief of surgery,
will lead the procedure. (We already know Dr. Adams; "chief of
surgery" is extra).
Essential (No Commas): The physician Dr. Adams was the
only one available. (We need to know which physician).
Sample
Question 25:
The nurse practitioner __________
Ms. Henderson will be covering the clinic during the holiday week.
A) , Ms. Henderson,
B) Ms. Henderson,
C) , Ms. Henderson
D) Ms. Henderson
Sample
Question 26:
The medication __________ Metformin
is often the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.
A) , Metformin,
B) Metformin,
C) , Metformin
D) Metformin
Topic 15: Adjective vs. Adverb (Linking Verbs Rule)
The Rule: Use an adjective after linking
verbs (be, seem, appear, feel, look, smell, taste) to describe the
subject. Use an adverb to describe how the action is performed.
The Tricky Part: "Feel bad"
(emotion or physical sickness) vs. "Feel badly" (fingers have
no sensation). Also, "I look good" (adjective describing
subject) vs. "I see well" (adverb describing the verb).
Correct: The patient feels bad about
missing the appointment. (Adjective describing 'patient').
Incorrect: The patient feels badly.
(Would mean the patient's sense of touch is impaired).
Sample
Question 27:
After the long shift, the exhausted
nurse smelled __________ and decided to go home immediately.
A) badly
B) bad
C) poorly
D) worse
Sample
Question 28:
Despite the difficult diagnosis, the
patient remained remarkably __________ and optimistic.
A) calm
B) calmly
C) calming
D) calmed
Quick-Answer Answer Key (Check your work):
1. B (Subjunctive 'were')
2. C (Subjunctive base form 'complete')
3. C (Collective noun 'team' is singular)
4. B ('Data' is plural)
5. B (Parallel -ing forms)
6. D (Parallel base form after 'not only')
7. C (Corrects dangling modifier)
8. B (Corrects dangling modifier)
9. C (Restrictive, essential, use 'that')
10. D (Non-restrictive, non-essential, comma + which)
11. C (Present tense implied: 'does' = explains)
12. B (Singular comparison: volume vs. that [volume])
13. C (Plural comparison: skills vs. those [skills])
14. C (Clears ambiguity; the intern was defensive)
15. B (Clears ambiguity; bands were tight)
16. B (Needs a clause with a verb; 'because')
17. C ('Due to' modifies the noun 'delay')
18. D (Formal comparison: 'than she [has been]')
19. B (Formal: 'than we [responded]')
20. C ('Errors' is countable)
21. B ('Fluids' is an uncountable mass)
22. B (Avoids splitting the infinitive)
23. B (Possessive 'their' before gerund 'leaving')
24. B (Possessive 'her' before gerund 'calculating')
25. D (Essential appositive; no commas needed to identify which
NP)
26. A (Non-essential appositive; commas needed because Metformin
is the name)
27. B (Linking verb 'smelled' takes adjective 'bad' to describe
the nurse)
28. A (Linking verb 'remained' takes adjective 'calm' to describe
the patient)
50
advanced practice questions covering the nuanced topics from the previous guide
(subjunctive mood, collective nouns, parallel structure, dangling modifiers,
restrictive/non-restrictive clauses, elliptical constructions, logical
comparisons, pronoun clarity, gerunds, appositives, and more).
I have provided only the questions
and answer options (without the correct answers marked), just as you requested.
1.
If the charge nurse __________
responsible for the scheduling error, she would have corrected it immediately.
A) was
B) were
C) had been
D) has been
2.
The hospital ethics committee
insists that every staff member __________ the mandatory confidentiality
training annually.
A) completes
B) completed
C) complete
D) has completed
3.
The intensive care unit staff
__________ divided on whether to implement the new sedation protocol.
A) is
B) was
C) are
D) has been
4.
The cumulative data from all participating
research sites __________ a significant reduction in post-operative
complications.
A) shows
B) show
C) has shown
D) is showing
5.
The medical assistant is responsible
for greeting patients, updating electronic health records, and __________
examination rooms.
A) to prepare
B) preparing
C) prepare
D) prepared
6.
The new policy requires that the
pharmacist not only verify the dosage but also __________ the patient's allergy
history.
A) to review
B) reviewing
C) reviews
D) review
7.
After reviewing the morning lab
results, the medication adjustments were finalized by the resident.
A) After reviewing the morning lab
results, the medication adjustments were finalized by the resident.
B) After reviewing the morning lab
results, finalization of the medication adjustments occurred.
C) After reviewing the morning lab
results, the resident finalized the medication adjustments.
D) After reviewing the morning lab
results, the medication adjustments being finalized.
8.
Admitted through the emergency
department late last night, the initial assessment was completed by the triage
nurse.
A) Admitted through the emergency
department late last night, the triage nurse completed the initial assessment.
B) Admitted through the emergency
department late last night, the initial assessment was completed.
C) Admitted through the emergency
department late last night, completion of the initial assessment occurred.
D) Admitted through the emergency
department late last night, the initial assessment being completed.
9.
The intravenous catheters __________
were sterilized in the central supply unit must be discarded after 72 hours.
A) , which
B) which
C) that
D) , that
10.
The patient's latest chest X-ray,
__________ was interpreted by the radiologist this morning, revealed a small
effusion.
A) that
B) which
C) , that
D) , which
11.
The senior attending physician
diagnoses complex conditions more accurately than the first-year resident
__________.
A) is
B) has
C) does
D) did
12.
The physical therapy department's
equipment is significantly more advanced than the occupational therapy clinic.
A) than the occupational therapy
clinic.
B) than that of the occupational
therapy clinic.
C) than those of the occupational
therapy clinic.
D) than which of the occupational
therapy clinic.
13.
The nurse practitioner's bedside
manner is considered more compassionate than the hospitalist.
A) than the hospitalist.
B) than that of the hospitalist.
C) than those of the hospitalist.
D) than which of the hospitalist.
14.
When the pharmacy technician
notified the clinical pharmacist about the backorder, she was extremely
frustrated by the delay.
A) When the pharmacy technician
notified the clinical pharmacist about the backorder, she was extremely frustrated
by the delay.
B) When the pharmacy technician
notified the clinical pharmacist about the backorder, the technician was
extremely frustrated by the delay.
C) When the pharmacy technician
notified the clinical pharmacist about the backorder, the pharmacist was
extremely frustrated by the delay.
D) When notifying the clinical
pharmacist about the backorder, she was extremely frustrated by the delay.
15.
The charge nurse handed the new
graduate the medication administration record, but it was missing several
critical signatures.
A) but it was missing several
critical signatures.
B) but the medication administration
record was missing several critical signatures.
C) but they were missing several
critical signatures.
D) but the new graduate was missing
several critical signatures.
16.
The surgical procedure was postponed
__________ the anesthesiologist detected an abnormal rhythm during the
pre-operative assessment.
A) due to
B) because
C) as a result
D) despite
17.
The cancellation of the outpatient
clinic was __________ the severe winter storm that made travel impossible.
A) because
B) since
C) due to
D) because of
18.
The clinical coordinator has managed
the intensive care unit longer than __________.
A) me
B) her
C) him
D) she
19.
The flight paramedic responded more
decisively to the multi-casualty incident than __________.
A) him
B) we
C) us
D) them
20.
The new barcode scanning system has
resulted in __________ documentation errors this quarter compared to the
previous one.
A) less
B) lesser
C) fewer
D) much
21.
Although the patient consumed a
significant __________ of dietary sodium, her serum levels remained within
normal limits.
A) number
B) amount
C) few
D) many
22.
The rapid response team decided to
immediately defibrillate the patient after the rhythm strip showed ventricular
fibrillation.
A) to immediately defibrillate the
patient
B) to defibrillate the patient
immediately
C) to defibrillate immediately the
patient
D) to have immediately defibrillated
the patient
23.
The attending physician was
concerned about __________ arriving late to the multidisciplinary conference
without the patient's imaging results.
A) them
B) their
C) they
D) him
24.
The nursing preceptor was impressed
by __________ accurately recalling the contraindications for each high-alert
medication.
A) she
B) her
C) hers
D) herself
25.
The surgeon __________ Dr. Vasquez
will be performing the robotic-assisted prostatectomy tomorrow morning.
A) , Dr. Vasquez,
B) Dr. Vasquez,
C) , Dr. Vasquez
D) Dr. Vasquez
26.
The antihypertensive agent
__________ Lisinopril is frequently associated with a persistent dry cough as a
side effect.
A) , Lisinopril,
B) Lisinopril,
C) , Lisinopril
D) Lisinopril
27.
After the 14-hour shift in the
trauma bay, the exhausted resident smelled __________ and decided to shower
before going home.
A) badly
B) bad
C) poorly
D) worse
28.
Despite the grim prognosis, the
patient remained surprisingly __________ and continued to participate in
physical therapy.
A) calm
B) calmly
C) calming
D) calmed
29.
The hospital board mandated that
every department head __________ a quarterly budget report to the finance
committee.
A) submits
B) submitted
C) submit
D) has submitted
30.
The nursing faculty recommends that
each student __________ a systematic head-to-toe assessment on every assigned
patient.
A) performs
B) performed
C) perform
D) has performed
31.
The interdisciplinary team
__________ meeting every Tuesday morning to discuss complex discharge planning
cases.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have been
32.
The epidemiological data __________
that the vaccination campaign has drastically reduced transmission rates in the
community.
A) indicates
B) indicate
C) has indicated
D) is indicating
33.
The home health aide is trained in
fall prevention, medication reminders, and __________ basic wound care.
A) to provide
B) providing
C) provide
D) provided
34.
The new electronic order entry
system requires that physicians not only select the correct medication but also
__________ the appropriate administration route.
A) to specify
B) specifying
C) specifies
D) specify
35.
While reviewing the patient's
history of present illness, the medication reconciliation was completed by the
pharmacist.
A) While reviewing the patient's
history of present illness, the medication reconciliation was completed by the
pharmacist.
B) While reviewing the patient's
history of present illness, the pharmacist completed the medication
reconciliation.
C) While reviewing the patient's
history of present illness, completion of the medication reconciliation
occurred.
D) While reviewing the patient's
history of present illness, the medication reconciliation being completed.
36.
Transferred from the skilled nursing
facility earlier that day, the admission assessment was performed by the
emergency department staff.
A) Transferred from the skilled
nursing facility earlier that day, the emergency department staff performed the
admission assessment.
B) Transferred from the skilled
nursing facility earlier that day, the admission assessment was performed.
C) Transferred from the skilled
nursing facility earlier that day, performance of the admission assessment
occurred.
D) Transferred from the skilled
nursing facility earlier that day, the admission assessment being performed.
37.
The crash cart supplies __________
are stored in the red cabinet must be checked at the start of every shift.
A) , which
B) which
C) that
D) , that
38.
The patient's advanced directive,
__________ was notarized by the hospital's legal counsel, clearly outlines her
end-of-life preferences.
A) that
B) which
C) , that
D) , which
39.
The cardiothoracic surgeon performs
valve replacements more efficiently than the general surgery resident __________.
A) is
B) has
C) does
D) did
40.
The radiology department's
scheduling system is considerably more reliable than the outpatient laboratory.
A) than the outpatient laboratory.
B) than that of the outpatient
laboratory.
C) than those of the outpatient
laboratory.
D) than which of the outpatient
laboratory.
41.
The clinical dietitian's nutritional
recommendations are considered more evidence-based than the primary care
physician.
A) than the primary care physician.
B) than that of the primary care
physician.
C) than those of the primary care
physician.
D) than which of the primary care
physician.
42.
When the occupational therapist told
the physical therapist about the patient's fall risk, she recommended a bed
alarm immediately.
A) When the occupational therapist
told the physical therapist about the patient's fall risk, she recommended a
bed alarm immediately.
B) When the occupational therapist told
the physical therapist about the patient's fall risk, the physical therapist
recommended a bed alarm immediately.
C) When the occupational therapist
told the physical therapist about the patient's fall risk, the occupational
therapist recommended a bed alarm immediately.
D) When telling the physical
therapist about the patient's fall risk, she recommended a bed alarm
immediately.
43.
The circulating nurse handed the
surgical technologist the sterile forceps, but they were contaminated with
non-sterile powder.
A) but they were contaminated with
non-sterile powder.
B) but the sterile forceps were
contaminated with non-sterile powder.
C) but it was contaminated with
non-sterile powder.
D) but the surgical technologist was
contaminated with non-sterile powder.
44.
The discharge was delayed __________
the case manager could not secure prior authorization for the prescribed home
infusion therapy.
A) due to
B) because
C) as a result
D) despite
45.
The medication error was __________
the pharmacy technician's failure to double-check the high-alert concentration.
A) because
B) since
C) due to
D) because of
46.
The hospice nurse has provided
end-of-life care in this community longer than __________.
A) me
B) her
C) him
D) they
47.
The neonatal intensive care nurse
responded more calmly to the desaturation event than __________.
A) him
B) her
C) us
D) she
48.
The updated fall prevention protocol
has resulted in __________ patient falls on the medical-surgical unit this
month.
A) less
B) lesser
C) fewer
D) much
49.
Despite the large __________ of
blood products transfused, the patient's hemoglobin continued to drop steadily.
A) number
B) amount
C) few
D) many
50.
The palliative care team decided to
urgently consult the ethics committee regarding the surrogate decision-maker's
request.
A) to urgently consult the ethics
committee
B) to consult the ethics committee
urgently
C) to consult urgently the ethics
committee
D) to have urgently consulted the
ethics committee
51.
The unit manager was frustrated
about __________ forgetting to complete the incident reports before the end of
the shift.
A) them
B) their
C) they
D) her
52.
The simulation instructor was
impressed by __________ correctly prioritizing the multiple trauma patients
during the mass casualty drill.
A) she
B) her
C) hers
D) herself
53.
The intensivist __________ Dr.
Okonkwo will be leading the morning multidisciplinary rounds on the critical
care unit.
A) , Dr. Okonkwo,
B) Dr. Okonkwo,
C) , Dr. Okonkwo
D) Dr. Okonkwo
54.
The bronchodilator __________
Albuterol is commonly administered via nebulizer for acute asthma
exacerbations.
A) , Albuterol,
B) Albuterol,
C) , Albuterol
D) Albuterol
55.
After spending 16 hours in the operating
room, the weary scrub nurse smelled __________ and immediately changed into
fresh scrubs.
A) badly
B) bad
C) poorly
D) worse
56.
Despite the escalating pain level,
the post-operative patient remained admirably __________ during the physical
therapy session.
A) patient
B) patiently
C) patience
D) patient's
57.
The graduate medical education
committee requires that every resident __________ a research project prior to
graduation.
A) completes
B) completed
C) complete
D) has completed
58.
The infection prevention team
recommends that each staff member __________ the hand hygiene protocol before
and after every patient encounter.
A) follows
B) followed
C) follow
D) has followed
59.
The quality improvement committee
__________ reviewing the root cause analysis of the recent sentinel event.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have been
60.
The serological data __________ that
the majority of the population has developed antibodies against the novel
pathogen.
A) suggests
B) suggest
C) has suggested
D) is suggesting
1. B – Subjunctive mood ("were")
2. C – Base verb after "insists"
3. C – Staff acting as individuals
4. B – "Data" is plural
5. B – Parallel gerunds
6. D – Base verb after "requires"
7. C – Corrects dangling modifier
8. A – Corrects dangling modifier
9. C – Restrictive clause ("that")
10. D – Non-restrictive clause (", which")
11. C – Elliptical construction ("does")
12. B – Logical comparison ("that of")
13. B – Compare bedside manner to bedside manner
14. C – Pronoun clarified
15. B – Pronoun clarified
16. B – "Because" + clause
17. C – "Due to" + noun phrase
18. D – Formal comparison ("than she")
19. B – Formal comparison ("than we")
20. C – "Fewer" with countable noun
21. B – "Amount" with uncountable noun
22. B – Avoid split infinitive
23. B – Possessive before gerund
24. B – Possessive before gerund
25. D – Essential appositive (no commas)
26. A – Non-essential appositive (commas)
27. B – Linking verb + adjective
28. A – Linking verb + adjective
29. C – Base verb after "mandated"
30. C – Base verb after "recommends"
31. C – Team as one unit
32. B – "Data" is plural
33. B – Parallel gerunds
34. D – Parallel base verb
35. B – Corrects dangling modifier
36. A – Corrects dangling modifier
37. C – Restrictive clause ("that")
38. D – Non-restrictive clause (", which")
39. C – Elliptical construction ("does")
40. B – Logical comparison ("that of")
41. C – Compare recommendations to recommendations
42. B – Pronoun clarified
43. B – Pronoun clarified
44. B – "Because" + clause
45. C – "Due to" + noun phrase
46. D – Formal comparison ("than they")
47. D – Formal comparison ("than she")
48. C – "Fewer" with countable noun
49. B – "Amount" with uncountable noun
50. B – Avoid split infinitive
51. B – Possessive before gerund
52. B – Possessive before gerund
53. D – Essential appositive (no commas)
54. A – Non-essential appositive (commas)
55. B – Linking verb + adjective
56. A – Linking verb + adjective
57. C – Base verb after "requires"
58. C – Base verb after "recommends"
59. C – Committee as one unit
60. B – "Data" is plural
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