Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The pain of childbirth may often be acute.

• A. Escalating
• B. Emergent
• C. Eased
• D. Intense

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word "acute" in this sentence means intense. Acute pain is sharp or severe, which accurately describes the level of pain experienced during childbirth. Choice A, "Escalating," suggests increasing pain over time, which is not necessarily implied by the word "acute." Choice B, "Emergent," means arising or coming into view, which does not capture the intensity of the pain. Choice C, "Eased," means to make less severe, which is the opposite of what is described in the sentence.

2. The abbreviation PDR refers to a ___________.

• A. drug
• B. procedure
• C. book
• D. muscle group

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The abbreviation PDR stands for Physician's Desk Reference, which is a widely used book containing information about prescription drugs, including their uses, side effects, and dosages. Therefore, the abbreviation PDR is associated with drugs. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because PDR specifically relates to drugs and not procedures, books, or muscle groups.

3. The physician started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely _____ anesthesia.

• A. under
• B. within
• C. with
• D. over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'under' as it is commonly used to describe the state of being affected by anesthesia. The patient is 'under' anesthesia, not 'within,' 'with,' or 'over' it. 'Within' typically refers to being inside something, 'with' indicates being accompanied by something, and 'over' suggests being above or on top of something. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, 'under' is the most appropriate choice.

4. The abbreviation YOB on a medical form refers to a patient’s ___________.

• A. weight
• B. ethnicity
• C. symptoms
• D. birthdate

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The abbreviation YOB stands for 'Year of Birth.' It is used on medical forms to refer to a patient's birthdate, indicating the year in which the individual was born. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because YOB does not pertain to weight, ethnicity, or symptoms; it specifically relates to the patient's birthdate.

5. What does Manifestation mean?

• A. A symptom or sign of a condition
• B. An indication or sign of a condition
• C. A treatment plan
• D. A type of diagnosis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Manifestation means an indication or sign of a condition. It is not a treatment plan (choice C) or a type of diagnosis (choice D). While choice A is close, 'symptom' is more specific than 'indication' in this context, making choice B the most accurate.

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