Nursing Elites

1. If illegal operators are posing as licensed pharmacists, what are they doing?

• A. Modeling
• B. Inquiring
• C. Positioning
• D. Pretending

Correct answer: D

Rationale: If illegal operators are posing as licensed pharmacists, they are pretending to be licensed pharmacists when they are not. This deceptive behavior is misleading and potentially dangerous for consumers seeking legitimate medical advice and products. Choice A, modeling, implies imitating behavior or appearance, which is not the case here. Choice B, inquiring, suggests seeking information or asking questions, which is not the correct behavior in this context. Choice C, positioning, refers to arranging or placing things in a particular way, which is not relevant to the situation described in the question.

2. What is the correct verb to complete the sentence? 'Economics ___ my least favorite subject at school.'

• A. Is
• B. Been
• C. Am
• D. Are

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Is.' In this sentence, 'Economics' is being treated as a singular subject, so the verb should also be singular. 'Is' is the correct singular form of the verb to agree with the singular subject 'Economics.' Choice B, 'Been,' is incorrect because it is the past participle form of the verb 'be' and does not agree with the singular subject 'Economics.' Choice C, 'Am,' is incorrect because it is the first-person singular form of the verb 'be' and does not agree with the singular subject 'Economics.' Choice D, 'Are,' is incorrect because it is the plural form of the verb 'be' and does not agree with the singular subject 'Economics.'

3. The nurse noted in the chart, 'The patient is lethargic.' How was the patient behaving?

• A. Pacing the halls
• B. Difficult to arouse
• C. Shaking uncontrollably
• D. Not responding to pain

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Difficult to arouse.' 'Lethargic' is a medical term used to describe a state of drowsiness or lack of energy, making the patient difficult to arouse. Choices A, C, and D describe different behaviors that are not indicative of lethargy. A patient who is pacing the halls is more likely to be agitated, while shaking uncontrollably may suggest tremors or seizures. Not responding to pain indicates a lack of reaction to painful stimuli but does not directly reflect being lethargic.

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'tremulous' in the following sentence: 'The patient held out a tremulous hand and grasped the paperwork.'

• A. Wrinkled and wizened
• B. Pale and lifeless
• C. Clenched and arthritic
• D. Quivering and weak

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'tremulous' is used to describe the patient's hand. When someone's hand is described as tremulous, it means it is quivering or shaking, indicating weakness or distress. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'tremulous' in this context is quivering and weak. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not capture the specific meaning of 'tremulous' in this context. 'Wrinkled and wizened' refers to being old and withered, 'pale and lifeless' describes a lack of color and vitality, and 'clenched and arthritic' implies a tight grip and joint inflammation, none of which accurately represent the trembling or shaking nature of a tremulous hand.

5. What does the quoted word 'adverse' mean in the following sentence? He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication.

• A. Undesirable
• B. Frequent
• C. Noticeable
• D. Constant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Undesirable.' In this context, 'adverse' means harmful or undesirable, specifically referring to the negative side effects experienced from the medication. Choice B, 'Frequent,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not imply how often the side effects occur but rather their nature. Choice C, 'Noticeable,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not necessarily mean that the side effects are easily noticeable, but rather that they are harmful. Choice D, 'Constant,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not indicate that the side effects are continuous but rather that they are negative.

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