Nursing Elites

1. An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in which way?

• A. Coherent
• B. Speculative
• C. Furtive
• D. Animated

Correct answer: A

Rationale: An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in a coherent way. Lucidity refers to clarity of thought and coherence in one's behavior or speech. If someone is not lucid, they may be confused, disoriented, or unable to express themselves clearly. Therefore, the correct choice is A. Coherent. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because being unable to be lucid does not necessarily mean the person is behaving in a speculative, furtive, or animated way.

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'puerilism' in the following sentence: 'Older patients with dementia may show signs of puerilism.'

• A. Congeniality
• B. Depression
• C. Irritability
• D. Childishness

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Correct! Puerilism refers to behaving in a childish or immature manner. In the context of older patients with dementia showing signs of puerilism, it suggests they may exhibit behaviors associated with acting like a child. Choice A, 'Congeniality,' is incorrect as it means friendliness or pleasantness. Choice B, 'Depression,' is incorrect as it refers to a state of low mood. Choice C, 'Irritability,' is incorrect as it means easily annoyed or provoked, which is different from behaving childishly.

3. The Ramifications of a course of treatment are that treatment's ______

• A. Effectiveness
• B. Consequences
• C. Complications
• D. Outcomes

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Consequences.' Ramifications refer to the consequences of a particular course of action or treatment. In this context, 'Effectiveness' (Choice A) is not the most appropriate term as ramifications are more about the results or outcomes beyond just effectiveness. 'Complications' (Choice C) are adverse effects or issues that arise, not necessarily the overall consequences. 'Outcomes' (Choice D) is close in meaning but not as synonymous with ramifications as 'Consequences' is.

4. Being overweight may PREDISPOSE a person to diabetes. What does Predispose mean?

• A. Preventing
• B. Making susceptible
• C. Avoiding
• D. Treating

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Making susceptible.' To predispose means to make someone more susceptible to a condition, in this case, being overweight may increase the likelihood of developing diabetes. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because predispose does not mean preventing, avoiding, or treating a condition, but rather making someone more vulnerable or inclined to it.

5. Use the VERB correctly.

• A. A pitchfork and a halter were left on the concrete floor.
• B. There is a pig, sheep, and horse in the red trailer.
• C. Here are the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.
• D. Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D, 'Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year,' is the correct answer. 'Sherri and her cousin' is a compound subject, requiring the plural verb 'were' for proper subject-verb agreement. Choices A, B, and C contain subject-verb agreement errors. In Choice A, 'A pitchfork and a halter' is a compound subject and should be followed by the plural verb 'were.' In Choice B, 'a pig, sheep, and horse' is a list of items that should take the plural verb 'are.' Lastly, in Choice C, 'Here are' should be used instead of 'Here is' to match the plural subject 'the cages for the 2 rabbits and 2 chickens.'

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