Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. What is the prognosis for those accident victims?

• A. Expected outcome
• B. Treatment option
• C. Fabrication
• D. Fabrication

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'prognosis' refers to the expected outcome or forecast for the accident victims. It indicates what is likely to happen in terms of their recovery or overall condition following the accident. Therefore, the correct meaning of the underlined word is the expected outcome, which is option A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'prognosis' does not refer to a treatment option or fabrication.

2. Replete is best defined as being ___________.

• A. hardy
• B. quiet
• C. full
• D. sad

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Replete means filled to the utmost capacity or complete in every detail. Therefore, the best definition of replete from the given choices is 'full.' Choice A, 'hardy,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of replete. Choice B, 'quiet,' is unrelated to the definition of replete. Choice D, 'sad,' is also not synonymous with the term replete.

3. Based on the principles of asepsis, the nurse should consider a sterile packet below waist level to be _____.

• A. contaminated
• B. sterilized
• C. clean
• D. untouched

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In aseptic techniques, maintaining the sterility of items is crucial. Placing a sterile packet below waist level exposes it to potential contamination from non-sterile surfaces or objects. Therefore, the correct term to describe the sterile packet in this situation is 'contaminated.' 'Sterilized' (choice B) is incorrect as it implies the packet has undergone a sterilization process, which may not be the case if it is now considered contaminated. 'Clean' (choice C) is incorrect because although the packet was initially sterile, placing it below waist level compromises its cleanliness. 'Untouched' (choice D) is incorrect as the packet has been touched or exposed to non-sterile areas, leading to potential contamination.

4. What does 'Cease' mean?

• A. Start
• B. Come to an end
• C. Pause
• D. Skip

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Come to an end.' Cease means to stop or come to an end. Choice A, 'Start,' is the opposite of what Cease means. Choice C, 'Pause,' implies a temporary stop, which is not the same as coming to an end. Choice D, 'Skip,' means to omit or bypass, which is different from the meaning of Cease.

5. What does Elevate mean?

• A. To lower
• B. To lift up or place in a higher position
• C. To flatten
• D. To remove

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To lift up or place in a higher position.' Elevate means to raise something to a higher level or position. Choice A, 'To lower,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of elevate. Choice C, 'To flatten,' is incorrect as it means to make something level or smooth, not to raise it. Choice D, 'To remove,' is also incorrect as it means to take something away, not to lift or raise it.

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