Nursing Elites

1. A symptom that is transitory is ___________.

• A. short-lived
• B. damaging
• C. fluctuating
• D. degenerating

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A symptom that is transitory is short-lived. It appears temporarily and does not persist for an extended period of time. This term indicates that the symptom is not permanent or continuous but rather temporary or fleeting.\nChoice B, damaging, is incorrect as transitory refers to the duration of the symptom, not its impact. Choice C, fluctuating, is incorrect as it implies the symptom varies in intensity, not necessarily in duration. Choice D, degenerating, is incorrect as it suggests a worsening or deteriorating condition, which is not implied by transitory.

2. What does 'Ingest' mean?

• A. To chew
• B. To swallow for digestion
• C. To spit out
• D. To vomit

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To swallow for digestion.' Ingest means to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing it. Choice A, 'To chew,' is incorrect as chewing is the act of breaking down food with the teeth. Choice C, 'To spit out,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of ingesting, involving expelling something from the mouth. Choice D, 'To vomit,' is also incorrect as vomiting is forcibly expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth, which is the opposite of ingesting.

3. What does 'internal' mean?

• A. Near the surface of the body
• B. Located within the body
• C. Outside the body
• D. Far from the body

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Internal means located within the body. When something is described as internal, it refers to being inside the body or contained within the boundaries of an organism. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they describe locations that are either near the surface, outside, or far from the body, respectively, which are not the meanings of 'internal.'

4. Select the meaning of the word 'exogenous' in the sentence: 'Exogenous factors will affect the patient’s well-being.'

• A. Produced outside the body
• B. Produced within the body
• C. Produced by the kidneys
• D. Hereditary

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Produced outside the body.' In the given sentence, 'exogenous' is used to refer to factors that originate externally, such as environmental influences. Choice B, 'Produced within the body,' is incorrect as it describes endogenous factors. Choice C, 'Produced by the kidneys,' is incorrect as it specifies a specific organ rather than the general concept of external origin. Choice D, 'Hereditary,' is incorrect as it relates to genetic inheritance, which is not the meaning of 'exogenous.'

5. What does the word Quarantine mean?

• A. Isolation
• B. Confinement away from the general population
• C. Treatment
• D. Exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Confinement away from the general population.' Quarantine is the practice of isolating individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease but are not yet ill. This isolation helps prevent the potential spread of the disease. Choice A, 'Isolation,' is partially correct but does not capture the specific aspect of separation from the general population. Choice C, 'Treatment,' is incorrect as quarantine does not involve providing medical care but rather focusing on preventing transmission. Choice D, 'Exposure,' is also incorrect as quarantine is about separating potentially exposed individuals, not intentionally exposing them.

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