Nursing Elites

1. It seems like the sun _____ on Saturday.

• A. never shines
• B. never shone
• C. rarely shines
• D. sometimes shines

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'never shone' as the sentence is discussing a past event (Saturday). 'Never shone' is the correct past tense form to describe the sun not shining on a specific day in the past. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate past tense form needed in this context. 'Never shines' is present tense, 'rarely shines' implies occasional shining, and 'sometimes shines' suggests occasional shining as well, none of which accurately convey the past event of the sun not shining on Saturday.

2. The physician started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely _____ anesthesia.

• A. under
• B. within
• C. with
• D. over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'under' as it is commonly used to describe the state of being affected by anesthesia. The patient is 'under' anesthesia, not 'within,' 'with,' or 'over' it. 'Within' typically refers to being inside something, 'with' indicates being accompanied by something, and 'over' suggests being above or on top of something. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, 'under' is the most appropriate choice.

3. What are the soft spots on the head of a newborn called?

• A. Fistula
• B. Fontanel
• C. Follicle
• D. Fissure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Fontanel. Fontanels are spaces between the bones of a newborn's skull that allow for brain growth and development. The term 'fistula' (choice A) refers to an abnormal passageway between two organs or between an organ and the body surface, not related to newborn soft spots. 'Follicle' (choice C) is a structure in the skin that contains the hair root, not related to the skull. 'Fissure' (choice D) refers to a narrow opening or crack, which is not the term used for the soft spots on a newborn's head.

4. Based on the principles of asepsis, the nurse should consider a sterile packet below waist level to be _____.

• A. contaminated
• B. sterilized
• C. clean
• D. untouched

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In aseptic techniques, maintaining the sterility of items is crucial. Placing a sterile packet below waist level exposes it to potential contamination from non-sterile surfaces or objects. Therefore, the correct term to describe the sterile packet in this situation is 'contaminated.' 'Sterilized' (choice B) is incorrect as it implies the packet has undergone a sterilization process, which may not be the case if it is now considered contaminated. 'Clean' (choice C) is incorrect because although the packet was initially sterile, placing it below waist level compromises its cleanliness. 'Untouched' (choice D) is incorrect as the packet has been touched or exposed to non-sterile areas, leading to potential contamination.

5. What does 'Compensatory' mean?

• A. Harmful
• B. Offsetting or making up for something
• C. Adding unnecessary work
• D. Hindering

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Compensatory' means offsetting or making up for something. In this context, it refers to the act of providing something in order to make up for a deficiency or loss. It is not related to being harmful, hindering, or adding unnecessary work. 'Harmful' (Choice A), 'Adding unnecessary work' (Choice C), and 'Hindering' (Choice D) are incorrect as they do not align with the meaning of 'Compensatory.'

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