Nursing Elites

1. A condition that is chronic is ___________.

• A. harmless
• B. critical
• C. contagious
• D. recurring

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'recurring.' A chronic condition is one that is ongoing or long-lasting, implying that it persists or recurs over a prolonged period of time. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because chronicity does not necessarily imply harmlessness, criticality, or contagion; rather, it refers to the persistent or recurring nature of the condition.

2. What does 'defecate' mean?

• A. To retain feces
• B. To expel feces
• C. To eliminate fluid
• D. To excrete mucus

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To expel feces.' Defecate refers to the act of eliminating solid waste from the body. Choice A, 'To retain feces,' is incorrect as defecation involves getting rid of feces. Choices C and D, 'To eliminate fluid' and 'To excrete mucus,' are also incorrect as they do not accurately define the term 'defecate.'

3. A note in the patient’s medical record states 'ANTICIPATORY GRIEVING'. Which patient situation below explains this type of grieving?

• A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor
• B. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
• C. A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session
• D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'anticipatory grieving' refers to the process of grieving in anticipation of a significant loss or change. In this case, a patient who is expecting a leg amputation tomorrow is experiencing anticipatory grieving as they are grieving the loss of a limb before it actually occurs. Choices A, C, and D do not involve an impending significant loss or change that would lead to anticipatory grieving.

4. In which sentence is the form 'fast' used as an adverb?

• A. The fast car drove over the bridge
• B. The car drove fast over the bridge
• C. The runner was fast
• D. He runs fast

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence 'He runs fast' uses 'fast' correctly as an adverb. An adverb is used to describe a verb and in this case, 'fast' is describing how 'he runs.' Choices A, B, and C use 'fast' as an adjective, not an adverb. In choice A, 'fast' is describing the car, in choice B it is describing how the car drove, and in choice C it is describing the runner.

5. Which sentence uses 'fast' as an adverb?

• A. The cars on the overpass moved fast.
• B. The clock on the wall is 10 minutes fast.
• C. The batter could not hit the fast pitch.
• D. The fast cars drove over the bridge.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In sentence A, 'fast' is used as an adverb to modify the verb 'moved,' describing how the cars moved quickly. Choices B, C, and D use 'fast' as an adjective, describing the clock, pitch, and cars respectively. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while adjectives modify nouns or pronouns.

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