Nursing Elites

1. A blood vessel that is distended is ___________.

• A. overturned
• B. swollen
• C. twisted
• D. overlong

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A blood vessel that is distended is swollen. Distention refers to the state of being stretched beyond normal limits, which can cause the blood vessel to expand and swell. The term 'distended' is often used to describe blood vessels that are enlarged or swollen due to various reasons such as increased blood pressure or blockages. Choice A, 'overturned,' does not relate to the enlargement or swelling of a blood vessel. Choice C, 'twisted,' describes a different condition where the blood vessel is coiled or rotated, not necessarily enlarged. Choice D, 'overlong,' does not accurately describe the state of a distended blood vessel; instead, it implies excessive length rather than enlargement.

2. If you are at the zenith of your career, you are ___________.

• A. just getting started
• B. preparing for retirement
• C. at the pinnacle of success
• D. having trouble with your superiors

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When someone is at the zenith of their career, it means they have reached the highest point or peak of success in their professional life. This suggests that they have achieved their utmost potential and are enjoying the height of their career accomplishments. Choice A, 'just getting started,' is incorrect as it implies the beginning of a career rather than the peak. Choice B, 'preparing for retirement,' is incorrect because being at the zenith of one's career usually signifies the prime of one's professional success, not the preparation for retirement. Choice D, 'having trouble with your superiors,' is incorrect as it is unrelated to the concept of reaching the peak of success in one's career.

3. The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the _____.

• A. ilium
• B. ileum
• C. icterus
• D. ileus

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, "ilium." The ilium is the lateral, or outer, portion of the hip bone. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Option B, "ileum," refers to a part of the small intestine. Option C, "icterus," is a term for jaundice, a condition related to the liver. Option D, "ileus," is a term for intestinal obstruction, which is unrelated to the hip bone.

4. To which part of the human body does anterior refer?

• A. Back
• B. Front
• C. Side
• D. Top

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'anterior' in anatomy refers to the front part of the body. It is used to describe the position of structures relative to the front of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Front' (choice B). Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'anterior' specifically pertains to the front, not the back, side, or top of the body.

5. A person who is ravenous is:

• A. generous
• B. outspoken
• C. friendly
• D. hungry

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: "hungry." The term 'ravenous' specifically refers to being extremely hungry or famished. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'ravenous.' Being generous, outspoken, or friendly does not directly relate to the intense hunger implied by the word 'ravenous.'

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