Nursing Elites

1. A symptom that is exacerbated is ______

• A. Improving
• B. Made worse
• C. Stayed the same
• D. Ameliorated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Made worse.' When a symptom is exacerbated, it means that it is becoming more severe or intense. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A is the opposite of exacerbated as improving means getting better, C means remaining unchanged, and D means to make something better or improve, which is the opposite of exacerbate.

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'affected' in the following sentence: 'Apply a thin film of cream to the affected area once or twice a day depending on the acuteness of the condition.'

• A. Involved
• B. Diseased
• C. Assumed
• D. Perceived

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'affected' is used to describe the area that requires the application of cream. It refers to a part of the body that is diseased or suffering from some ailment. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'affected' in this context is 'Diseased.' Choice A, 'Involved,' does not accurately capture the medical context of the sentence. Choice C, 'Assumed,' is not relevant to the physical condition described in the sentence. Choice D, 'Perceived,' does not convey the idea of a physical ailment, making it incorrect. The most appropriate interpretation is 'Diseased,' as it aligns with the context of applying cream to a specific area due to a health issue.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'labile' in the sentence: 'The child developed a labile condition that worried the parents.'

• A. Fevered
• B. Volatile
• C. Stomach
• D. Vision

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Volatile.' In this context, 'labile' means having an unpredictable or changeable condition. Choice A, 'Fevered,' is incorrect as it relates to having a fever, not the intended meaning of 'labile.' Choices C and D, 'Stomach' and 'Vision,' are unrelated to the context of the sentence and do not reflect the meaning of 'labile' as 'volatile.'

4. Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'Her teacher asked her what would she do after she graduated from nursing school.'

• A. She
• B. From
• C. Would
• D. Her

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The phrase 'what would she do' is incorrect because in English questions, the word order for modal verbs like 'would' should be 'she would do' instead of 'would she do'. The correct structure should be 'her teacher asked her what she would do after she graduated from nursing school.' Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not contain any errors.

5. Which word is NOT used correctly in the sentence? 'A sentence must always begin with a capital letter, but many people forget this rule.'

• A. Must always
• B. Simple
• C. Forget
• D. Capitol

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Capitol.' In this context, 'Capitol' is incorrect as it refers to a building where a legislative body meets. The correct term for uppercase letters is 'capital.' Choice A, 'must always,' is used correctly to emphasize the necessity of starting a sentence with a capital letter. Choice B, 'simple,' is not the incorrect word in the sentence. Choice C, 'forget,' is also used appropriately in the sentence to indicate the action of neglecting the rule.

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