Nursing Elites

1. If a patient’s condition is upgraded, he is ___________.

• A. getting worse
• B. improving in status
• C. released from the hospital
• D. approved for surgery

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a patient's condition is upgraded, it means that there has been an improvement in their medical status. This change usually indicates that the patient's health is improving or that they are responding well to treatment. Option A, 'getting worse,' is incorrect as an upgrade signifies a positive change. Option C, 'released from the hospital,' does not directly relate to an upgrade in the patient's condition. Option D, 'approved for surgery,' is unrelated to the patient's current medical status and the concept of an upgrade.

2. An overt symptom is ___________.

• A. dangerous
• B. hidden
• C. obvious
• D. controlled

Correct answer: C

Rationale: An overt symptom is a symptom that is easily noticeable or observable. It is not hidden or controlled, but rather overt and easily seen or identified by others. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 'obvious.' 'Dangerous' (choice A) does not describe the visibility of a symptom but rather its potential harm. 'Hidden' (choice B) is the opposite of overt, meaning not easily visible. 'Controlled' (choice D) does not relate to the visibility of a symptom but rather implies regulation or management.'

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'distended' in the following sentence: 'The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry.'

• A. Bleeding
• B. Enlarged
• C. Pressure
• D. Minuscule

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'distended' means swollen or enlarged. In this context, when the patient's veins are described as distended, it implies that they are expanded or swollen beyond their normal size, which can be a cause for worry due to potential health implications. Choice A ('Bleeding') is incorrect as 'distended' does not refer to bleeding but rather to being swollen. Choice C ('Pressure') is incorrect as 'distended' does not directly imply pressure but rather enlargement. Choice D ('Minuscule') is incorrect as 'distended' means the opposite of minuscule, indicating something enlarged or swollen.

4. Choose the meaning of the word intact in the following sentence: 'The capsule remains intact even when placed in water.'

• A. Viable
• B. Operational
• C. Tinted
• D. Whole

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'intact' is synonymous with 'whole,' meaning that the capsule remains undamaged or complete even when placed in water. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Viable' means capable of working successfully, 'operational' means in working order, and 'tinted' means slightly colored.

5. It is required that he _____ payment immediately.

• A. make
• B. sends
• C. sent
• D. deliver

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'make.' In this context, 'make' is the correct verb to use with 'payment.' The sentence structure requires a base form of the verb after 'required that.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as 'sends,' 'sent,' and 'deliver' do not match the structure needed in this sentence.

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