Nursing Elites

1. A hemostat would be used to limit ___________.

• A. pain
• B. bleeding
• C. fever
• D. coughing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A hemostat is a surgical tool used to limit or control bleeding by clamping blood vessels during a surgical procedure. It helps to prevent excessive blood loss and maintain a clear surgical field, making it an essential instrument for managing bleeding during surgeries. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as a hemostat is not used to limit pain, fever, or coughing, but specifically to control or limit bleeding.

2. Which word is a synonym for ASSURED?

• A. Confirmed the truth of
• B. Sympathized with
• C. Denied the truth of
• D. Made known to

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Confirmed the truth of' because 'assured' means to make certain or confident. To confirm the truth of something is to provide certainty, which aligns with the meaning of 'assured.' Choice B, 'Sympathized with,' is incorrect as it means to express compassion or understanding, which is not synonymous with 'assured.' Choice C, 'Denied the truth of,' is incorrect as it means to reject or contradict the truth, which is the opposite of 'assured.' Choice D, 'Made known to,' is incorrect as it refers to revealing or informing, which is not synonymous with 'assured.'

3. 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.

4. Concise is best defined as being ___________.

• A. exact
• B. brief
• C. accurate
• D. assembled

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Concise is best defined as being brief or to the point, expressing much in few words. While accuracy and exactness are important qualities, concise specifically refers to being brief or succinct in communication. Choice A ('exact') is not the best definition, as being precise in language does not necessarily mean being concise. Choice C ('accurate') is also not the best definition, as accuracy relates more to correctness than brevity. Choice D ('assembled') is unrelated to the definition of concise.

5. He tried to remember the names of all the people who were there that night.

• A. that
• B. who
• C. which
• D. whom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'who' is the correct relative pronoun to refer to people. 'That' is used for things, 'which' is used for animals or things, and 'whom' is an object pronoun, not needed in this sentence. Therefore, 'who' is the most appropriate choice.

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