Nursing Elites

1. When a child has a stuffy nose, they might find it hard to?

• A. Breathe
• B. Breathing
• C. Breath
• D. Breadth

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Breathe.' When a child has a stuffy nose, the difficulty they experience is related to the action of breathing. 'Breathing' (choice B) is a gerund and doesn't fit the context of the question. 'Breath' (choice C) is a noun, not the correct verb form. 'Breadth' (choice D) refers to the extent or width of something and is unrelated to the child's difficulty due to a stuffy nose.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'proscribe'?

• A. anticipate
• B. prevent
• C. defeat
• D. forbid

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'forbid.' 'Proscribe' means to officially forbid or prohibit something. Choice A, 'anticipate,' is incorrect as it means to expect or predict something. Choice B, 'prevent,' is incorrect as it means to stop something from happening. Choice C, 'defeat,' is incorrect as it means to overcome or win against someone or something, which is not the meaning of 'proscribe.' Therefore, the most appropriate meaning for 'proscribe' among the given choices is to forbid.

3. Which term refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents?

• A. Excretion
• B. Evisceration
• C. Incision
• D. Reduction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Evisceration.' Evisceration specifically means the surgical removal of an organ's contents. Choice A, 'Excretion,' is the process of eliminating waste products from the body and is not related to surgical procedures. Choice C, 'Incision,' refers to the act of cutting into the body, commonly done in surgeries but not specifically related to removing organ contents. Choice D, 'Reduction,' generally means to make something smaller or lessen its size, which is not the term used for the surgical removal of an organ's contents.

4. What is the meaning of qualms?

• A. Misgivings
• B. Habits
• C. Serenity
• D. Dispatches

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Qualms refer to feelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about something. They are typically used to describe a person's reservations or concerns about a decision or action. This aligns with the meaning of 'misgivings,' making it the correct choice in this context. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Habits' refer to regular tendencies or practices, 'Serenity' refers to a state of calm or peace, and 'Dispatches' refer to sending off to a destination or taking care of a task promptly, none of which capture the meaning of 'qualms.'

5. What does the quoted word 'equilibrium' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Ability to speak
• B. Sense of taste
• C. Sense of balance
• D. Ability to swallow

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Sense of balance.' In the sentence provided, 'equilibrium' refers to a state of physical balance or stability. The client lost his balance when he woke up, indicating a loss of stability or equilibrium. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'equilibrium' specifically refers to balance, not the ability to speak, sense of taste, or ability to swallow.

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