Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for CONCAVE?

• A. Sunburned
• B. Convex
• C. Puffed out
• D. Sunken

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Sunken.' Concave refers to a surface or shape that curves inward, while 'sunken' is the closest synonym, also indicating something that is depressed or hollowed inward. Choice 'B: Convex' is incorrect as it is the opposite of concave, representing a shape that bulges outward. Choices 'A: Sunburned' and 'C: Puffed out' do not relate to the concept of concave shapes.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'proscribe'?

• A. anticipate
• B. prevent
• C. defeat
• D. forbid

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'forbid.' 'Proscribe' means to officially forbid or prohibit something. Choice A, 'anticipate,' is incorrect as it means to expect or predict something. Choice B, 'prevent,' is incorrect as it means to stop something from happening. Choice C, 'defeat,' is incorrect as it means to overcome or win against someone or something, which is not the meaning of 'proscribe.' Therefore, the most appropriate meaning for 'proscribe' among the given choices is to forbid.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'supplement' in the following sentence: 'Calcium pills may be used to supplement your diet.'

• A. Replace
• B. Add to
• C. Reflect
• D. Parallel

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'supplement' is used to mean adding something extra to enhance or complete the diet. Therefore, the meaning of the word is 'add to.' Choice A ('Replace') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to substitute or exchange. Choice C ('Reflect') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to mirror or show. Choice D ('Parallel') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to correspond or be similar in a particular way.

4. To STANCH a wound is to ____ it.

• A. Expand
• B. Restrict
• C. Release
• D. Avoid

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Restrict.' To stanch a wound means to stop or restrict the flow of blood. Choice A, 'Expand,' is incorrect as it means to make something larger. Choice C, 'Release,' is incorrect as it means to set something free. Choice D, 'Avoid,' is incorrect as it means to keep away or prevent something.

5. Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious.

• A. Toxic
• B. Palatable
• C. Amenable
• D. Harmless

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Toxic.' 'Injurious' means harmful or likely to cause injury, similar to 'toxic.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'palatable' means pleasant to taste, 'amenable' means cooperative or willing to agree, and 'harmless' means not causing harm.

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