Nursing Elites

1. An enervated patient is ___________.

• A. anxious
• B. immature
• C. tired
• D. frightened

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Enervated refers to being weakened or lacking energy, so an enervated patient would likely be fatigued or tired. This term does not specifically imply anxiety, immaturity, or fear, making 'tired' the most suitable choice in this context. 'Anxious' (choice A) means feeling nervous or worried, which is not directly related to being enervated. 'Immature' (choice B) refers to lacking maturity or development, which is unrelated to the patient's energy level. 'Frightened' (choice D) means feeling afraid or scared, which is not necessarily connected to being enervated.

2. If a patient's condition is deteriorating, what is happening?

• A. They are improving
• B. They are getting worse
• C. They are stable
• D. They are recovering

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a patient's condition is deteriorating, it means they are getting worse. This indicates a decline or worsening in their health status, requiring immediate attention or intervention. Choice A is incorrect because 'improving' means the opposite of deteriorating. Choice C is incorrect as 'stable' means there is no significant change. Choice D is incorrect as 'recovering' means getting better, which is the opposite of deteriorating.

3. What is the meaning of the word 'placebo' in the following sentence: 'Ten patients will receive the experimental drug while 10 take a placebo'?

• A. Fallback
• B. Substitute
• C. Control
• D. Curative

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'placebo' refers to a substance or treatment that resembles a real medical treatment but has no therapeutic effect. It is used as a standard against which the effects of the experimental drug are compared. A placebo is typically included in a control group in medical research to evaluate the actual effects of the experimental drug. Therefore, in this scenario, the placebo serves as a control to gauge the effectiveness of the experimental drug, making choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a placebo is not a fallback, substitute, or curative treatment in this context.

4. What is the best meaning of Pernicious?

• A. Harmless
• B. Destructive
• C. Helpful
• D. Harmful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Destructive.' Pernicious is an adjective that describes something that is extremely harmful or destructive. Choice A, 'Harmless,' is the opposite of pernicious. Choice C, 'Helpful,' is a positive term and does not align with the meaning of pernicious. Choice D, 'Harmful,' is a similar term to pernicious but lacks the emphasis on the severe and damaging nature of the word.

5. What is the meaning of incorrigible?

• A. Curable
• B. Incurable
• C. Treatable
• D. Temporary

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Incurable.' Incorrigible refers to something or someone that is beyond correction or incurable. It implies a persistent behavior or trait that is difficult or impossible to change. Choice A, 'Curable,' is incorrect because incorrigible means the opposite - not capable of being cured. Choice C, 'Treatable,' is incorrect because incorrigible implies a condition that is resistant to treatment. Choice D, 'Temporary,' is incorrect as incorrigible suggests a long-lasting or permanent state, not something temporary.

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