Nursing Elites

1. Replete is best defined as being ___________.

• A. hardy
• B. quiet
• C. full
• D. sad

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Replete means filled to the utmost capacity or complete in every detail. Therefore, the best definition of replete from the given choices is 'full.' Choice A, 'hardy,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of replete. Choice B, 'quiet,' is unrelated to the definition of replete. Choice D, 'sad,' is also not synonymous with the term replete.

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. All volatile liquids should be stored and labeled correctly.

• A. Unstable
• B. Abnormal
• C. Lethal
• D. Blended

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'volatile' means likely to change rapidly and unpredictably or evaporate quickly. When referring to liquids, volatile typically implies that the liquids are unstable and can easily change from liquid to gas. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of 'volatile' in this sentence is 'unstable.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'abnormal' and 'lethal' do not capture the essence of rapid change or evaporation associated with volatile liquids, while 'blended' is unrelated to the characteristics of volatile liquids described in the sentence.

3. What is another word for unruffled?

• A. Concerned
• B. Wholesome
• C. Tedious
• D. Composed

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Unruffled means calm and not agitated. The word 'composed' also means calm and collected, making it the correct synonym in this context. 'Concerned' (choice A) means worried or anxious, 'wholesome' (choice B) means promoting health and well-being, and 'tedious' (choice C) means boring or monotonous, making them all incorrect choices.

4. A vertiginous patient is ___________.

• A. on a liquid diet
• B. lying flat
• C. burned
• D. dizzy

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A vertiginous patient is dizzy. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness that can be caused by various underlying medical conditions affecting the inner ear or brain. So, a vertiginous patient would be experiencing dizziness. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the condition of vertigo.

5. Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head 'elevated'.

• A. Raised
• B. Turned
• C. Still
• D. Thrown back

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Raised.' In this context, 'elevated' means to be lifted or raised up. The doctor's instruction implies keeping the patient's head in an upward position. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Turned' suggests a change in direction, 'still' means without movement, and 'thrown back' implies a forceful backward motion, none of which capture the meaning of 'elevated' in this scenario.

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