Nursing Elites

1. An overt symptom is ___________.

• A. dangerous
• B. hidden
• C. obvious
• D. controlled

Correct answer: C

Rationale: An overt symptom is a symptom that is easily noticeable or observable. It is not hidden or controlled, but rather overt and easily seen or identified by others. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 'obvious.' 'Dangerous' (choice A) does not describe the visibility of a symptom but rather its potential harm. 'Hidden' (choice B) is the opposite of overt, meaning not easily visible. 'Controlled' (choice D) does not relate to the visibility of a symptom but rather implies regulation or management.'

2. Which word in the sentence needs to be corrected for proper grammar?

• A. About it
• B. A
• C. With
• D. Made

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'A' should be corrected to 'an' in the sentence. The sentence should read, 'The nurse made an error with the medication, so the doctor made notes about it in the patient's file.' The article 'an' is used before a noun beginning with a vowel sound, like 'error' in this case. Choices A, C, and D are grammatically correct in the sentence and do not need to be altered.

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

• A. Light-colored
• B. Drooping or loose
• C. Uncontaminated
• D. Unusually aggressive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'flaccid' is commonly used to describe something that is limp, soft, or lacking firmness. It suggests a lack of stiffness or rigidity, often used to describe plants, muscles, or other objects that are in a drooping or loose state. Choice A 'Light-colored' is incorrect as it does not convey the meaning of flaccid. Choice C 'Uncontaminated' and Choice D 'Unusually aggressive' are also incorrect as they do not relate to the definition of flaccid.

4. Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? Confidentiality should be observed at all times, so the nurse should not discuss clients when the conversation can be overheard.

• A. Be observed
• B. By
• C. Can be
• D. Should not

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In the sentence, 'be observed' should be changed to 'should be observed' for proper grammar. 'Should be observed' is the correct way to indicate the necessity of maintaining confidentiality. Choice B, 'by,' is used correctly as a preposition. Choice C, 'can be,' is also used correctly in the sentence. Choice D, 'should not,' is correctly used to indicate what the nurse ought not to do.

5. What is a Nutrient?

• A. A chemical compound
• B. A substance that provides nourishment
• C. A non-essential mineral
• D. An essential vitamin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment to the body, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Choice A has been improved to 'A chemical compound' to be more specific. Choice A is incorrect as it is too general and does not specifically describe the role of a nutrient. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on minerals without specifying that all minerals are nutrients. Choice D is also incorrect as it solely emphasizes vitamins, which are just one type of nutrient.

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