Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following conditions is characterized by a wasting or decrease in muscle mass?

• A. Hypertrophy
• B. Atrophy
• C. Spasticity
• D. Myopathy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Atrophy.' Atrophy is a condition characterized by a wasting or decrease in muscle mass. Hypertrophy (choice A) refers to an increase in muscle size, not a decrease. Spasticity (choice C) is increased muscle tone and reflexes, while myopathy (choice D) is a general term for diseases of the muscle tissue. Understanding these definitions is crucial for distinguishing between different muscle conditions.

2. Identify the pronoun in the following sentence: She quickly finished her homework before dinner.

• A. quickly
• B. finished
• C. her
• D. before

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Pronouns take the place of nouns. "Her" replaces a specific female person's name.

3. Which preposition best completes the sentence: "She borrowed money _____ her friend."

• A. of
• B. from
• C. on
• D. for

Correct answer: B

Rationale: "From" indicates the source of the borrowed money.

4. When does work on an object occur?

• A. Only when the object's velocity changes
• B. Only when a force is applied to the object
• C. Whenever there is a force exerted on the object causing displacement
• D. Only when the object is lifted vertically

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Work is done when a force is applied to an object, causing it to move in the direction of the force.

5. Aseptic meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges caused by:

• A. Bacteria
• B. Viruses
• C. Fungi
• D. Parasites

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: Aseptic meningitis is typically caused by viral infections, such as enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus, echovirus), herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, and others. These viruses can infect the meninges, leading to inflammation and symptoms of meningitis without the presence of bacteria. While bacterial meningitis is a serious and life-threatening condition, aseptic meningitis caused by viruses is usually less severe and has a better prognosis. Fungi and parasites are less common causes of meningitis compared to bacteria and viruses.

6. The beautiful flowers brightened the room. Which word is the adverb form of the adjective "beautiful"?

• A. beautiful
• B. beautifully
• C. beautification
• D. beautify

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding "-ly" (usually).

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