Nursing Elites

1. What is a mass of tissue formed in the ovary known as?

• A. corpus delicti
• B. corpus luteum
• C. corpus striatum
• D. corpus callosum

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A mass of tissue formed in the ovary is known as the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure involved in the production of progesterone, which is essential for preparing and maintaining the uterus for pregnancy. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Corpus delicti refers to the body of a crime, corpus striatum is a part of the brain, and corpus callosum is a structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

2. What is another word for the kneecap?

• A. patina
• B. patella
• C. pastel
• D. pathogen

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct term for the kneecap is patella. It is a small, flat bone that sits at the front of the knee joint and helps in the transmission of force between the thigh and lower leg while providing protection to the knee joint. 'Patina' refers to a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, 'pastel' is a pale, soft shade or color, and 'pathogen' is a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

3. What is the best description for the term flaccid?

• A. Light-colored
• B. Drooping or loose
• C. Uncontaminated
• D. Unusually aggressive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'flaccid' is commonly used to describe something that is limp, soft, or lacking firmness. It suggests a lack of stiffness or rigidity, often used to describe plants, muscles, or other objects that are in a drooping or loose state. Choice A 'Light-colored' is incorrect as it does not convey the meaning of flaccid. Choice C 'Uncontaminated' and Choice D 'Unusually aggressive' are also incorrect as they do not relate to the definition of flaccid.

4. What does the quoted word 'occluded' mean in the following sentence? The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was 'occluded'.

• A. Normal
• B. Impaired
• C. Inadequate
• D. Obstructed

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Obstructed.' 'Occluded' means blocked or obstructed, indicating that the circulation to the foot was hindered. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'occluded' does not mean normal, impaired, or inadequate but rather obstructed.

5. When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet but also _____.

• A. fattening
• B. healthy
• C. rich
• D. flavorful

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When sugar is added to coffee, it not only becomes sweet but also 'fattening' due to the extra calories added. The term 'fattening' specifically refers to the potential weight gain associated with consuming sugary drinks. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately describe the impact of adding sugar to coffee. 'Healthy' is incorrect because adding sugar typically does not make a beverage healthier. 'Rich' and 'flavorful' may suggest taste qualities but do not address the caloric impact of sugar.

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