Nursing Elites

1. If you give a patient medication BID, you give it ___________.

• A. as needed
• B. every two hours
• C. twice daily
• D. with food

Correct answer: C

Rationale: BID stands for 'bis in die' in Latin, which translates to 'twice a day' in English. Therefore, when medication is prescribed to be given BID, it should be administered twice daily. Choice A, 'as needed,' does not correspond to a specific dosing frequency like BID. Choice B, 'every two hours,' indicates a different dosing schedule that is more frequent than BID. Choice D, 'with food,' refers to the administration instructions related to meals and is not the correct interpretation of BID.

2. Which word is NOT used correctly in the sentence? "You should always do the write thing."

• A. Do
• B. Always
• C. Write
• D. Should

Correct answer: C

Rationale: "Write" is incorrect in this context. It should be "right," referring to the correct or moral action.

3. What does Latent mean?

• A. Easily seen
• B. Present but not active or visible
• C. Quick to react
• D. Actively growing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Present but not active or visible.' Latent refers to something that is existing but not yet developed or manifest. Choice A, 'Easily seen,' is incorrect as latent implies the opposite - not easily seen. Choice C, 'Quick to react,' is incorrect as latent does not imply a quick reaction but rather a hidden or dormant state. Choice D, 'Actively growing,' is incorrect as latent suggests the opposite - not actively growing but rather inactive or concealed.

4. An enervated patient is ___________.

• A. anxious
• B. immature
• C. tired
• D. frightened

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Enervated refers to being weakened or lacking energy, so an enervated patient would likely be fatigued or tired. This term does not specifically imply anxiety, immaturity, or fear, making 'tired' the most suitable choice in this context. 'Anxious' (choice A) means feeling nervous or worried, which is not directly related to being enervated. 'Immature' (choice B) refers to lacking maturity or development, which is unrelated to the patient's energy level. 'Frightened' (choice D) means feeling afraid or scared, which is not necessarily connected to being enervated.

5. What is the process of digestion?

• A. Production of enzymes
• B. The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
• C. Absorption of nutrients in the blood
• D. Movement of enzymes

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. Digestion involves breaking down food mechanically and chemically into smaller components for absorption by the body. This process occurs in the digestive system, preparing nutrients for absorption in the intestines. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because digestion is not solely about the production of enzymes, absorption of nutrients in the blood, or movement of enzymes; it primarily involves breaking down food for nutrient absorption.

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