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. Which sentence uses the word 'present' as an adjective?

• A. She gave a present to her friend
• B. She was present at the meeting
• C. She made a present for her friend
• D. The teacher presented the award

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'She was present at the meeting' uses 'present' as an adjective. In this context, 'present' describes her state of being at the meeting. The other choices use 'present' as a verb (to give), a noun (a gift), and a verb (to show), making them incorrect in the context of looking for the adjective use of 'present'.

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

• A. Disease-ridden
• B. High-spirited
• C. Pretentious
• D. Understated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term euphoric is best described as high-spirited. Euphoria is a feeling of intense happiness and excitement, so high-spirited accurately conveys the meaning of euphoric. Choices A, C, and D do not capture the essence of euphoria. 'Disease-ridden' has a negative connotation and is unrelated to euphoric. 'Pretentious' means attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed, which is not synonymous with euphoric. 'Understated' means presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way, which is not the meaning of euphoric.

4. What must a homeowner do to a section of a fence that is falling apart?

• A. Buttress
• B. Degrade
• C. Hinder
• D. Flounder

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To buttress a fence means to reinforce or support it, typically by adding extra material or structures to prevent it from falling apart. In this scenario, the homeowner needs to strengthen the deteriorating section of the fence, making 'buttress' the correct answer. 'Degrade' means to diminish in quality, which is the opposite of what the homeowner should do. 'Hinder' means to create obstacles or difficulties, not a solution for the falling fence. 'Flounder' means to struggle or fail, which is not related to repairing the fence.

5. The student _____ for the final exam.

• A. was preparing
• B. was studying
• C. had studied
• D. is studying

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the given sentence, the past continuous tense 'was studying' is the most appropriate choice to indicate an ongoing action in the past. 'Was preparing' (choice A) implies a completed action rather than an ongoing one. 'Had studied' (choice C) is past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action. 'Is studying' (choice D) is present continuous tense and does not fit the past context of the sentence.

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