Amazing Online Notes, Lesson No: 9 All Is Not Lost -

Questions and Answers

Q: Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?

A: Hira had a severe bus accident. She had received severe head and spinal injuries. The nurse tried to do several exercises on her lifeless arms but in vain. She made her younger sister come and talk to her, thinking that her voice might activate her sister’s nearly dead neurons and brain.

Q: Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor’s point of view?

A: The nurse disagreed with the doctor’s point of view that Hira was a hopeless case and would never walk again in life, thinking it was unwise to leave a patient unattended. Life is very precious, a chance should be given to a patient.

Q: Why did the nurse ask herself, “Was it worthwhile to oppose and fight the decision of senior and more qualified surgeons?

A: The patient was a hopeless case in the eyes of the surgeons and they wanted to get the bed cleared for other patients. The nurse requested the senior doctors to let her stay in the I.C.U. and allow her to attend to the patient. Her request was conceded to. She had risked her career for a hopeless case. She also thought it would not be worthwhile to oppose the senior surgeons if the patient could not walk on her own feet.

Q: Describe some qualities of the nurse’s personality in the story.

A: She is a beginner in the profession of nursing. She is working in the I.C.U. of neurology. She is very sincere in her profession. She is kind-hearted that she feels the pain of the injured. She is a wise nurse and uses every kind of device to make patients recover. She is an optimist. She is always ready to fight a lost war. She is proud of her profession.

Q: Why did the Nurse say: “where there is a will, there is a way”?

A: She said so because she proved practically that a hopeless patient could be cured if you are willing to fight a lost war. If there is no will, there is no way.

Phrases and Idioms

Bite the bullet: To endure a painful situation bravely. Example: “She had to bite the bullet and confront her fear of public speaking.”
Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a social setting. Example: “His witty joke helped break the ice at the party, and everyone started chatting.”
Cost an arm and a leg: To be extremely expensive. Example: “Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg if you’re not careful.”
Hit the nail on the head: To precisely identify or say something accurately. Example: “He hit the nail on the head with his analysis of the current situation.”
Under the weather: To feel unwell or sick. Example: “I won’t be coming to work today; I’m feeling a bit under the weather.”
Burning the midnight oil: Working late into the night. Example: “To finish the project on time, she was burning the midnight oil all week.”
Piece of cake: Something very easy to do. Example: “The test was a piece of cake for him; he finished it in ten minutes.”
A blessing in disguise: Something that appears bad at first but turns out to be good. Example: “Losing his job was a blessing in disguise as it pushed him to start his own successful business.”
Don’t cry over spilled milk: Don’t worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. Example: “I know you made a mistake, but don’t cry over spilled milk; learn from it and move on.”
Break a leg: A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or event. Example: “Break a leg on your audition tomorrow!”

These phrases and idioms add color and depth to language, often conveying meanings that go beyond their literal interpretations.

Verbs and Nouns

Verbs: Verbs are action words or words that express a state of being. They convey what someone or something does or the state or condition they are in. Verbs can indicate actions (like “run,” “jump,” “eat”) or states of being (like “is,” “am,” “are”).

Examples of verbs in sentences:

Action verbs: She runs every morning.
State of being verbs: They are happy.

Nouns: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas. They’re the building blocks of sentences and are used to name, identify, or label anything that exists, whether tangible (like “table,” “cat,” or “book”) or intangible (like “happiness,” “love”).

Examples of nouns in sentences:

Person: Samantha is a great artist.
Place: The museum is a fascinating place to visit.
Thing: The book on the table is mine.
Idea: Freedom is important to everyone.

In short, verbs express actions or states of being, while nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. They’re fundamental parts of speech that help us communicate and structure our thoughts in written and spoken language.

An Article

An article is a type of word that is used to specify or refer to a noun, providing information about the noun in a sentence. In English, there are two types of articles: definite (the) and indefinite (a/an).

Definite Article (“the”):

Used before specific nouns that are known to the reader or listener.
Indicates that the noun being referred to is unique or particular.
Example: “Please pass the salt.” (Referring to a specific salt container that both the speaker and listener know about.)

Indefinite Articles (“a” and “an”):

“A” is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
“An” is used before words that start with a vowel sound.
Used when referring to a non-specific or generic noun.
Example: “She found a cat.” (Referring to any cat, not a specific one.)

Articles are crucial in providing context and specificity in sentences. They help identify whether we’re talking about something specific or something in a general sense. Mastering the use of articles can greatly impact the clarity and precision of one’s communication.

Direct Indirect

Definite Article (“the”):

Used before specific nouns that are known to the reader or listener.
Indicates that the noun being referred to is unique or particular.
Example: “Please pass the salt.” (Referring to a specific salt container that both the speaker and listener know about.)

Indefinite Articles (“a” and “an”):

“A” is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
“An” is used before words that start with a vowel sound.
Used when referring to a non-specific or generic noun.
Example: “She found a cat.” (Referring to any cat, not a specific one.)

Articles are crucial in providing context and specificity in sentences. They help identify whether we’re talking about something specific or something in a general sense. Mastering articles can greatly impact the clarity and precision of one’s communication.

Compound Preposition

Compound prepositions are prepositions that are made up of more than one word. They function similarly to single-word prepositions but consist of multiple parts.

Examples of compound prepositions:

According to: In agreement with or in conformity with something.
- Example: “According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.”
Because of: Due to or on account of something.
- Example: “The match was canceled because of the heavy rain.”
In front of Located before or facing something.
- Example: “He stood in front of the mirror, checking his appearance.”
Out of Moving or coming from a place or condition.
- Example: “She ran out of patience waiting for the bus.”
On behalf of Acting for or representing someone else.
- Example: “He accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.”

Compound prepositions are formed by combining words to create prepositional phrases that convey specific meanings related to direction, location, reason, or association.

References

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Maymoun, Nazneen; Sohail, M. Sadiq (2020). “Who Wants to be a Nurse? Understanding Emirati Female Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes About Nursing as a Career”. Nursing Education Perspectives. 41 (3): E14–E19. doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000659. PMID 32310910. S2CID 216046198.
Fort, Alfredo L.; Deussom, Rachel; Burlew, Randi; Gilroy, Kate; Nelson, David (2017). “The Human Resources for Health Effort Index: A tool to assess and inform Strategic Health Workforce Investments”. Human Resources for Health. 15 (1): 47. doi:10.1186/s12960-017-0223-2. PMC 5518138. PMID 28724381.

External links

Nursing.

UNCG Library Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project: Nurse
“Nursing” . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911

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