Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the word 'corpulence' in the sentence: 'The patient’s corpulence made him difficult to handle.'

• A. Belligerence
• B. Gassiness
• C. Wariness
• D. Stoutness

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Stoutness.' The word 'corpulence' refers to the state of being excessively fat or overweight, indicating the patient's stoutness or large size due to excess body weight. Choice A, 'Belligerence,' is incorrect as it means aggressive or hostile behavior, which does not fit the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'Gassiness,' is incorrect as it refers to the state of having excessive gas in the digestive system, which is unrelated to the patient's physical size. Choice C, 'Wariness,' is incorrect as it means cautiousness or being alert, which is not relevant to the patient's physical appearance described in the sentence.

2. A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours of administration.

• A. of
• B. before
• C. after
• D. during

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct preposition to use after 'within 24 hours' in this context is 'of.' Therefore, the tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours of administration. The other choices ('before,' 'after,' 'during') do not correctly convey the relationship between the timing of reading the test and the administration.

3. Another word for the collarbone might be the ___________.

• A. cloaca
• B. cannula
• C. clavicle
• D. clavier

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Another word for the collarbone is the clavicle. The term 'clavicle' is commonly used in anatomy to refer to this bone that connects the arm to the rest of the body's skeleton. Choice A, 'cloaca,' is incorrect as it refers to a bodily cavity that serves as the opening for the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts in many vertebrates. Choice B, 'cannula,' is incorrect as it refers to a tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medication or drain fluid. Choice D, 'clavier,' is incorrect as it refers to a keyboard musical instrument.

4. What is a device?

• A. An idea or concept
• B. A tool or piece of equipment
• C. A small part of a larger structure
• D. An accessory for fashion

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A device is defined as a tool or piece of equipment designed to serve a specific purpose. It is used to perform a particular function or task. An idea or concept (Choice A) may lead to the creation of a device, but they are not devices themselves. Choice C, referring to a small part of a larger structure, does not encompass the general definition of a device which implies standalone functionality. Choice D, an accessory for fashion, is entirely unrelated to the usual understanding of a device, which focuses on functionality rather than aesthetics.

5. A note in the patient’s medical record states 'ANTICIPATORY GRIEVING'. Which patient situation below explains this type of grieving?

• A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor
• B. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
• C. A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session
• D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'anticipatory grieving' refers to the process of grieving in anticipation of a significant loss or change. In this case, a patient who is expecting a leg amputation tomorrow is experiencing anticipatory grieving as they are grieving the loss of a limb before it actually occurs. Choices A, C, and D do not involve an impending significant loss or change that would lead to anticipatory grieving.

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