Nursing Elites

1. Choose the meaning of the word 'indigent' in the following sentence: The hospital accepts a certain quota of indigent patients.

• A. Impoverished
• B. Resentful
• C. Apathetic
• D. Uninjured

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, 'indigent' means impoverished or needy. The sentence conveys that the hospital takes in a specific number of financially disadvantaged patients. Choice B, 'Resentful,' does not align with the context of the sentence. Choice C, 'Apathetic,' does not describe the financial status of the patients. Choice D, 'Uninjured,' is unrelated to the meaning of 'indigent' in the sentence.

2. What does 'Aggregate' mean?

• A. A part of the whole
• B. A sum total of many things
• C. A small fraction
• D. A gradual reduction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A sum total of many things.' Aggregate refers to the total or sum of different elements or components. Choice A, 'A part of the whole,' is incorrect as aggregate does not refer to just a part but the whole combined. Choice C, 'A small fraction,' is incorrect as aggregate denotes a larger amount, not a small fraction. Choice D, 'A gradual reduction,' is incorrect as aggregate does not imply reduction but rather accumulation or combination.

3. To STANCH a wound is to ____ it.

• A. Expand
• B. Restrict
• C. Release
• D. Avoid

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Restrict.' To stanch a wound means to stop or restrict the flow of blood. Choice A, 'Expand,' is incorrect as it means to make something larger. Choice C, 'Release,' is incorrect as it means to set something free. Choice D, 'Avoid,' is incorrect as it means to keep away or prevent something.

4. What does the quoted word 'impervious' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Coping well
• B. Enjoying
• C. Not affected
• D. Very sensitive

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Not affected.' In the context provided, 'impervious' means that the client is not affected by pain. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately capture the meaning of 'impervious' in this context. 'Coping well' implies dealing with pain effectively, 'enjoying' does not reflect being unaffected by pain, and 'very sensitive' is the opposite of what 'impervious' means.

5. To be convoluted is to be _______.

• A. Complex
• B. Clever
• C. Candid
• D. Asinine

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Complex.' The term 'convoluted' is used to describe something that is intricate, complex, or twisted. 'Clever' (choice B) means showing intelligence or skill, 'Candid' (choice C) means truthful and straightforward, and 'Asinine' (choice D) means extremely foolish or silly. These choices do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'convoluted.'

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