Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient is lying prone next to the monitor.

• A. Face down
• B. Immovable
• C. Face up
• D. Asleep

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'prone' in the sentence 'The patient is lying prone next to the monitor' indicates that the patient is positioned face down. 'Prone' refers to the body position in which the front surface of the body, such as the chest or abdomen, is facing downwards. Therefore, choice A, 'Face down,' is the correct meaning. Choices B, 'Immovable,' C, 'Face up,' and D, 'Asleep,' are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the meaning of 'prone' in the context of the sentence.

2. LABILE also means .

• A. Extremely changing
• B. Suicidal
• C. Rapidly changing
• D. With a high fever

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'labile' is used to describe something that is constantly changing or easily altered. Therefore, the best synonym for 'labile' is 'extremely changing.' Choice B, 'suicidal,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the meaning of 'labile.' Choice C, 'rapidly changing,' is close but not as precise as 'extremely changing.' Choice D, 'with a high fever,' is completely unrelated to the meaning of 'labile.'

3. Choose the best description for the term 'selected plants' in the following sentence: 'Saturated fat comes principally from animal food products and selected plants.'

• A. Plants that have been chosen
• B. Particular plants
• C. Top quality plants
• D. Restricted plants

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'selected plants' in this sentence refers to specific or particular plants that have been chosen intentionally for some reason. It implies that not all plants contribute to saturated fat but only specific ones. The term 'particular plants' best captures this meaning in the context provided. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'selected plants' does not necessarily imply they are of top quality, plants that have been restricted, or chosen without reason. The emphasis is on the specificity of the plants chosen, making 'particular plants' the most suitable description.

4. What does concave mean?

• A. Rounded inward
• B. Rounded outward
• C. Straight
• D. Flat

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Concave means rounded inward. When something is concave, it curves inwards like the interior of a bowl. Choice B, 'Rounded outward,' is incorrect as this describes a convex shape, not concave. Choice C, 'Straight,' is incorrect as concave refers to a curved shape, not a straight one. Choice D, 'Flat,' is also incorrect as it does not describe the inward curve characteristic of concave shapes.

5. When a child has a stuffy nose, they might find it hard to?

• A. Breathe
• B. Breathing
• C. Breath
• D. Breadth

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Breathe.' When a child has a stuffy nose, the difficulty they experience is related to the action of breathing. 'Breathing' (choice B) is a gerund and doesn't fit the context of the question. 'Breath' (choice C) is a noun, not the correct verb form. 'Breadth' (choice D) refers to the extent or width of something and is unrelated to the child's difficulty due to a stuffy nose.

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