Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. In children with high fevers, the use of aspirin is contraindicated.

• A. Banned
• B. Inadvisable
• C. Anticipated
• D. Expedient

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'contraindicated' means not recommended or inadvisable in this context. It suggests that using aspirin for children with high fevers is not a good idea or is not suitable. The other options (A. Banned, C. Anticipated, D. Expedient) do not accurately convey the meaning of the word 'contraindicated' in this sentence. 'Banned' implies a prohibition, 'Anticipated' means expected, and 'Expedient' means convenient or practical, none of which capture the intended meaning of 'contraindicated.'

2. What does 'Parameter' mean?

• A. A constant variable
• B. A characteristic or constant factor
• C. A measurable limit
• D. A calculated risk

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A characteristic or constant factor.' In the context of systems or experiments, a parameter is a fixed element that influences the behavior or outcome. It is not a variable like in choice A, which can change. Choice C, 'A measurable limit,' is incorrect as a parameter is not necessarily a physical limit but a defining factor. Choice D, 'A calculated risk,' is unrelated to the definition of a parameter.

3. What does Milieu mean?

• A. A person's background
• B. The environmental condition or setting
• C. A person's history
• D. The chemical composition

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The environmental condition or setting.' Milieu refers to the surroundings or environment in which a person lives or operates. Choice A ('A person's background') is incorrect as it refers more to someone's personal history rather than the external environment. Choice C ('A person's history') is also incorrect as it specifically relates to an individual's past events and experiences. Choice D ('The chemical composition') is unrelated to the meaning of milieu, which pertains to the physical or social setting.

4. Which sentence is NOT GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?

• A. Because he did not examine the patient, the healthcare provider prescribed her with the wrong medication.
• B. The nurse decided to bathe the client, then trim his nails.
• C. The dietician, through negligence, made a mistake with the diet plan.
• D. Since the child was feeling ill, the nurse sent him home.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is incorrect due to the use of 'than' instead of 'then.' The correct word in this context is 'then' to indicate the order of actions. Choices A, C, and D are all grammatically correct. In choice A, the sentence structure is correct with a clear cause-effect relationship. Choice C is grammatically sound, describing the dietician's mistake. Choice D is also grammatically correct, showing a cause (the child feeling ill) leading to an effect (the nurse sending him home).

5. What does Torpid mean?

• A. Energetic
• B. Sluggish
• C. Fast
• D. Slow

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Sluggish.' Torpid means being slow or inactive. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of torpid. Choice C, 'Fast,' is not synonymous with torpid as it refers to quickness rather than sluggishness. Choice D, 'Slow,' is somewhat related to torpid but does not fully capture the inactive aspect of the term.

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