Nursing Elites

1. He tried to remember the names of all the people who were there that night.

• A. Whom
• B. That
• C. Which
• D. Whose

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'that' is the correct relative pronoun to use in this context to refer to the people who were present that night. 'Whom' is used for objects of a verb or preposition, 'which' is used for things, and 'whose' is a possessive pronoun.

2. 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.

3. Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly?

• A. Imply
• B. Infer
• C. Opinion
• D. Latter

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Imply' means to suggest or indicate something indirectly. In this context, 'Infer' (choice B) is incorrect as it means to deduce or conclude information based on evidence and reasoning, not to suggest. 'Opinion' (choice C) refers to a personal view or judgment, not the act of suggesting indirectly. 'Latter' (choice D) means the second of two things mentioned.

4. A blood vessel that is distended is ___________.

• A. overturned
• B. swollen
• C. twisted
• D. overlong

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A blood vessel that is distended is swollen. Distention refers to the state of being stretched beyond normal limits, which can cause the blood vessel to expand and swell. The term 'distended' is often used to describe blood vessels that are enlarged or swollen due to various reasons such as increased blood pressure or blockages. Choice A, 'overturned,' does not relate to the enlargement or swelling of a blood vessel. Choice C, 'twisted,' describes a different condition where the blood vessel is coiled or rotated, not necessarily enlarged. Choice D, 'overlong,' does not accurately describe the state of a distended blood vessel; instead, it implies excessive length rather than enlargement.

5. The patient made a ritualistic arranging of the food on his plate. Which word best describes the patient's repetitive behavior?

• A. Formal
• B. Ritualistic
• C. Formalizing
• D. Ritual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Ritualistic.' This adjective describes actions performed in a habitual or ceremonial manner, which aligns with the context of the patient's repeated arrangement of food. 'Formal' (choice A) does not capture the repetitive nature of the behavior. 'Formalizing' (choice C) refers to the process of making something formal rather than describing repetitive behavior. 'Ritual' (choice D) is a noun and does not best describe the patient's behavior in this context.

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