单选题
The physicians in a hospital form the core of the
medical staff. But they couldn't provide effective medical care to their
patients without the help of numerous other medical employees. From the
viewpoint of the patients, the nursing staff is particularly important. Nurses
are usually in close contact with patients as long as they are in the
hospital. A nurse does not study for as many years as a doctor.
However, each must be equally dedicated. Caring tot sick persons requires a
great deal of patience and concern. Most nurses work long days, and they often
must work at odd hours or during the night. Under the
supervision of the head nurse, the nursing staff must provide nursing services
on 24-hour basis and attend to patients' needs. This responsibility continues
around the clock, and so nurses must work in shifts. A shift is a period of
duty, usually eight in length. The nurses on the ward rotate their shifts. All
of them work out of a central area on the ward called the nurses'
station. A nurse must always be alert. She can never afford to
be careless. This is true in all nursing situation, but it is especially true in
the intensive care unit. Patients under intensive care duty have one of the most
demanding jobs in the hospital. Serving as a nurse can be a
very. rewarding job. But it is not an easy one. Not every person is suited to
become a nurse. Only very dedicated people have chosen nursing as a
profession.
单选题
The nursing staff ______.
A. are central to the medical staff
B. play an important role in caring for patients
C. can work effectively without physicians
D. are always in close contact with the patients
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 根据原文，在病人眼里，护士工作特别重要，故选B。
单选题
Why don't nurses study for as many years as doctors?
A. Most nurses work long days.
B. They don't treat patients for illness and injury.
C. Caring for sick patients requires patience and concern.