Nursing Elites

1. If a patient has SALLOW skin, what is true?

• A. Her skin has a yellow tint
• B. Her skin has a blue tint
• C. Her skin has a red tint
• D. Her skin has a green tint

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Sallow skin is a term used to describe skin that appears yellowish in color. This discoloration can be due to various factors, such as an underlying health condition, poor circulation, or certain medications. Observing sallow skin can be an important clinical indicator that prompts further investigation into the patient's overall health status. Choice B, blue tint, is incorrect as sallow skin is not associated with a blue color. Choice C, red tint, and Choice D, green tint, are also incorrect as sallow skin specifically refers to a yellowish complexion, not red or green.

2. A condition that is chronic is ___________.

• A. harmless
• B. critical
• C. contagious
• D. recurring

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'recurring.' A chronic condition is one that is ongoing or long-lasting, implying that it persists or recurs over a prolonged period of time. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because chronicity does not necessarily imply harmlessness, criticality, or contagion; rather, it refers to the persistent or recurring nature of the condition.

3. Which sentence uses 'etc.' grammatically correct?

• A. The list included diseases such as flu, measles, etc.
• B. The list included flu, measles, etc., and other items.
• C. The list included flu, measles, etc., diseases, and other items.
• D. The list included, flu, etc., measles, diseases, and other items.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct usage of 'etc.' should follow a comma when concluding a list. Option A correctly places 'etc.' at the end of a logical list with a comma before it, following grammatical rules. In option B, a comma should be placed after 'etc.' before introducing 'and other items.' Options C and D either misplace commas or incorrectly use 'etc.' within the list.

4. What is another word for ADHERE?

• A. Remain intact
• B. Loosen
• C. Hold fast
• D. Position next to

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Hold fast.' 'Adhere' means to stick firmly to something, which aligns with 'hold fast.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. 'Remain intact' does not capture the idea of sticking to something, 'loosen' is the opposite of 'adhere,' and 'position next to' does not convey the sense of sticking or clinging.

5. A hemostat would be used to limit ___________.

• A. pain
• B. bleeding
• C. fever
• D. coughing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A hemostat is a surgical tool used to limit or control bleeding by clamping blood vessels during a surgical procedure. It helps to prevent excessive blood loss and maintain a clear surgical field, making it an essential instrument for managing bleeding during surgeries. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as a hemostat is not used to limit pain, fever, or coughing, but specifically to control or limit bleeding.

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