Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for ABSTAIN?

• A. Refrain
• B. Indulge
• C. Adhere
• D. Eliminate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Refrain is another word for abstain, as both words mean to resist or hold oneself back from doing something. In contrast, indulge (choice B) means to allow oneself to enjoy something freely, making it the opposite of abstain. Adhere (choice C) means to stick to or follow closely, while eliminate (choice D) means to completely remove or get rid of something. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'Refrain,' which is a synonym for 'abstain.'

2. Something that is viscous is thick and sticky. Another word for this might be ______?

• A. Watery
• B. Gelatinous
• C. Fluid
• D. Dry

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Gelatinous.' Viscous substances have a thick and sticky consistency, similar to the properties of gelatin. 'Watery' and 'fluid' are incorrect as they are opposite in meaning to viscous, which implies thickness and stickiness. 'Dry' is also incorrect as it does not capture the characteristic of being thick and sticky associated with viscosity.

3. What action describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room?

• A. Cower
• B. Engender
• C. Enhance
• D. Replicate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When a cat cowers, it means the cat is crouching down or trying to make itself look smaller in fear or apprehension of something, in this case, the Rottweiler. Hence, the word 'cower' accurately describes what the cat would do when faced with a Rottweiler entering the room. The other choices are incorrect: 'Engender' means to cause or give rise to, 'Enhance' means to improve or increase the quality or value of something, and 'Replicate' means to duplicate or reproduce something.

4. 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.

5. Select the meaning of the word 'holistic' in the sentence: 'Dr. Grant ignored Mary's particular symptoms, instead administering a holistic treatment.'

• A. insensitive
• B. ignorant
• C. specialized
• D. concerned with the whole

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, 'holistic' means concerned with the whole person, considering physical, mental, and social factors, rather than just addressing specific symptoms. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'holistic' does not mean insensitive, ignorant, or specialized in this context.

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