Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence

question 17

Multiple Choice

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
One of the parameters of the Nurse Practice Act is that nurses are accountable for patient safety.

• A)available
• B)vigilant
• C)ready
• D)responsible

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Definitions:

Efficient Frontier

A concept in modern portfolio theory representing the set of portfolios that offers the highest expected return for a defined level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.

Risk Tolerance

The level of fluctuation in the returns on investments that an investor can tolerate.

Risk Aversion

A characteristic or trait describing investors who prefer lower returns with known risks rather than higher returns with unknown risks.

Time Horizons

The length of time over which an investment is expected to be held or a project is expected to be completed.