Nursing Elites

1. A patient who is lethargic may seem _______

• A. Energetic
• B. Exhausted
• C. Restless
• D. Hyperactive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Exhausted.' Lethargic describes a state of feeling sluggish or lacking energy, which aligns with being exhausted. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of lethargic. Choice C, 'Restless,' implies a different state of agitation than lethargy. Choice D, 'Hyperactive,' describes excessive activity, which contrasts with the lethargic state.

2. What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence: 'This door to remain unlocked when occupied.'

• A. This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied
• B. This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied
• C. This door remains unlocked when the office is occupied
• D. This door remains unlocked while the office is occupied

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied.' This choice provides a clear and grammatically correct revision of the original sentence. Choice B is incorrect due to the missing 'will' before 'remain' and 'the' before 'office.' Choice C is incorrect as it does not include 'the office,' making it less specific. Choice D is incorrect as it uses 'while' instead of 'when,' changing the intended meaning.

3. Which of the following is the plural form of the noun 'stimulus'?

• A. Stimulus
• B. Stimuli
• C. Stimulis
• D. Stimula

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Stimuli.' When forming the plural of 'stimulus,' the correct form is 'stimuli.' Choice A, 'Stimulus,' is the singular form, not the plural. Choice C, 'Stimulis,' is an incorrect spelling. Choice D, 'Stimula,' is also an incorrect form for the plural of 'stimulus.' Therefore, 'Stimuli' is the only correct plural form.

4. What is the process of digestion?

• A. Production of enzymes
• B. The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
• C. Absorption of nutrients in the blood
• D. Movement of enzymes

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. Digestion involves breaking down food mechanically and chemically into smaller components for absorption by the body. This process occurs in the digestive system, preparing nutrients for absorption in the intestines. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because digestion is not solely about the production of enzymes, absorption of nutrients in the blood, or movement of enzymes; it primarily involves breaking down food for nutrient absorption.

5. To be convoluted is to be _______.

• A. Complex
• B. Clever
• C. Candid
• D. Asinine

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Complex.' The term 'convoluted' is used to describe something that is intricate, complex, or twisted. 'Clever' (choice B) means showing intelligence or skill, 'Candid' (choice C) means truthful and straightforward, and 'Asinine' (choice D) means extremely foolish or silly. These choices do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'convoluted.'

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