Nursing Elites

1. LABILE also means .

• A. Extremely changing
• B. Suicidal
• C. Rapidly changing
• D. With a high fever

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'labile' is used to describe something that is constantly changing or easily altered. Therefore, the best synonym for 'labile' is 'extremely changing.' Choice B, 'suicidal,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the meaning of 'labile.' Choice C, 'rapidly changing,' is close but not as precise as 'extremely changing.' Choice D, 'with a high fever,' is completely unrelated to the meaning of 'labile.'

2. What is the meaning of Contingent?

• A. Certain
• B. Dependent
• C. Unrelated
• D. Guaranteed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct meaning of 'contingent' is dependent, indicating reliance on something else. Choice A, 'Certain,' is incorrect as it means clearly established or assured, which does not align with the meaning of 'contingent.' Choice C, 'Unrelated,' is also incorrect as it means not connected or associated with, which is a different concept. Choice D, 'Guaranteed,' is not synonymous with 'contingent' as it implies assurance or confirmation, not dependency.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'adverse' in the following sentence: 'Occasionally, this medicine causes an adverse reaction.'

• A. Unfavorable
• B. Contrary
• C. Noticeable
• D. Startling

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'adverse' in the sentence is most closely aligned with the meaning of 'unfavorable.' An adverse reaction to a medicine signifies a negative or harmful response, which supports the definition of unfavorable. Choice B, 'Contrary,' does not accurately capture the negative connotation associated with 'adverse.' Choice C, 'Noticeable,' does not reflect the meaning in the context provided. Choice D, 'Startling,' suggests a more sudden or surprising nature, which is not the primary meaning of 'adverse' in this context.

4. What is the meaning of Absorption?

• A. Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream
• B. Secretion of enzymes into the stomach
• C. Absorption of water from the intestines
• D. Excretion of waste from the body

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream.' Absorption specifically refers to the process where nutrients are taken up by the body from the digestive tract into the bloodstream for utilization. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B refers to the secretion of enzymes into the stomach, choice C refers to the absorption of water from the intestines, and choice D refers to the excretion of waste from the body, which are not the definitions of absorption.

5. 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.'

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