Nursing Elites

1. Choose the meaning of the word 'predispose' in the following sentence: 'Being overweight may predispose a person to diabetes.'

• A. Make susceptible
• B. Bring to light
• C. Save from harm
• D. Pass over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, the word 'predispose' means to create a tendency or susceptibility towards a particular condition or outcome. It implies an increased likelihood or vulnerability. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because 'predispose' does not mean 'bring to light,' 'save from harm,' or 'pass over.' The correct choice is A as it accurately reflects the idea of making someone more susceptible to a specific condition or situation.

2. What is another name for the voice box?

• A. Trachea
• B. Larynx
• C. Pharynx
• D. Esophagus

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Larynx. The voice box is commonly known as the larynx, which plays a vital role in producing sound. The trachea (choice A) is the windpipe that carries air to and from the lungs, not the voice box. The pharynx (choice C) is the throat passageway for air and food, distinct from the voice box. The esophagus (choice D) is the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach, not related to the voice box. Therefore, the larynx is the specific anatomical structure referred to as the voice box.

3. What is the meaning of ostracize?

• A. Praise
• B. Snub
• C. Accept
• D. Include

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Snub.' To ostracize someone means to intentionally exclude or ignore them. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because ostracize has a negative connotation, opposite of 'Praise,' 'Accept,' and 'Include.' Ostracize involves rejecting or isolating someone, which contrasts with the positive actions associated with the other choices.

4. Select the meaning of the word 'corpulence' in the sentence: 'The patient’s corpulence made him difficult to handle.'

• A. Belligerence
• B. Gassiness
• C. Wariness
• D. Stoutness

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Stoutness.' The word 'corpulence' refers to the state of being excessively fat or overweight, indicating the patient's stoutness or large size due to excess body weight. Choice A, 'Belligerence,' is incorrect as it means aggressive or hostile behavior, which does not fit the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'Gassiness,' is incorrect as it refers to the state of having excessive gas in the digestive system, which is unrelated to the patient's physical size. Choice C, 'Wariness,' is incorrect as it means cautiousness or being alert, which is not relevant to the patient's physical appearance described in the sentence.

5. Which term refers to someone who has come to settle in the United States?

• A. Immigrate
• B. Migrate
• C. Immigrant
• D. Emigrant

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Immigrant.' An immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country, such as the United States. Choice A, 'Immigrate,' refers to the action of entering a foreign country to live there. Choice B, 'Migrate,' means to move from one place to another. Choice D, 'Emigrant,' is someone who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

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