Nursing Elites

1. Choose the meaning of the word "laceration" in the following sentence: "The accident left her with a painful laceration."

• A. Gait
• B. Cut
• C. Headache
• D. Welt

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the sentence, "laceration" is referring to a deep cut or tear in the skin. It is often associated with injuries that are caused by sharp objects or trauma. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of "laceration" in this context is a cut.

2. A body part that has atrophied has ______.

• A. Enlarged
• B. Withered
• C. Swollen
• D. Damaged

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Withered.' Atrophied means that a body part has wasted away or decreased in size. 'Enlarged' (Choice A) means to make or become larger, which is the opposite of atrophied. 'Swollen' (Choice C) means to become larger or rounder in size, usually due to fluid retention or inflammation, which is not the same as atrophied. 'Damaged' (Choice D) means harmed or injured, but it does not specifically refer to the wasting away or shrinking of a body part.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The interns observed the contour of the patient’s rash.

• A. Shape
• B. Answers
• C. Amount
• D. Extension

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, the word 'contour' refers to the outline or shape of the patient's rash. It indicates the specific form or structure of the rash as observed by the interns. 'Answers,' 'Amount,' and 'Extension' are incorrect choices because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'contour' in this sentence.

4. Select the word that means 'something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion.'

• A. supplement
• B. complement
• C. detriment
• D. acumen

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'supplement.' A supplement is something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion. Choice B, 'complement,' means something that completes or goes well with something. Choice C, 'detriment,' refers to something that causes harm or damage. Choice D, 'acumen,' means the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.

5. The mail carrier's job is to put the _____ in every mailbox on the block.

• A. letter
• B. envelope
• C. package
• D. documents

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'envelope.' The mail carrier typically delivers envelopes containing mail to every mailbox on the block. Envelopes are commonly used to protect and contain letters, making them the most suitable choice in this context. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because while the mail carrier may deliver letters, packages, or documents, the most common item placed in mailboxes is an envelope containing mail.

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