Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for EXPEDITE?

• A. Transfer
• B. Rush
• C. Cancel
• D. Hold

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rush. To expedite means to accelerate the progress or speed of something, to hasten or facilitate. 'Transfer' (choice A) means to move from one place to another, 'Cancel' (choice C) means to call off, and 'Hold' (choice D) means to keep or detain. Therefore, 'Rush' is the most appropriate synonym for expedite in this context.

2. 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.

3. The breastbone may be called the ___________.

• A. stelic
• B. steres
• C. sterol
• D. sternum

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The breastbone is called the sternum. It is a flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects the ribs together and protects the heart and lungs. The term 'stelic' (choice A), 'steres' (choice B), and 'sterol' (choice C) are not correct terminologies for the breastbone.

4. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? 'The nurse went from room to room looking for the missing patient.'

• A. patient
• B. form
• C. nurse
• D. missing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because 'form' is misspelled, it should be 'from'. In the given sentence, 'form' is incorrect as it should be 'from' to indicate movement from one place to another. The other choices ('patient,' 'nurse,' 'missing') are spelled correctly and are relevant in the context of the sentence.

5. What is another name for the voice box?

• A. Trachea
• B. Larynx
• C. Pharynx
• D. Esophagus

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Larynx. The voice box is commonly known as the larynx, which plays a vital role in producing sound. The trachea (choice A) is the windpipe that carries air to and from the lungs, not the voice box. The pharynx (choice C) is the throat passageway for air and food, distinct from the voice box. The esophagus (choice D) is the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach, not related to the voice box. Therefore, the larynx is the specific anatomical structure referred to as the voice box.

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