Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of the word 'maladroit' in the sentence: 'Those who are maladroit should not become surgeons'?

• A. Clumsy
• B. Romantic
• C. Untrained
• D. Self-conscious

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Clumsy.' In this context, 'maladroit' means lacking skill or coordination, especially in tasks requiring dexterity and precision. The statement suggests that individuals who are clumsy or awkward should avoid pursuing a career as surgeons. Choice B, 'Romantic,' is incorrect as it does not align with the context provided. Choice C, 'Untrained,' does not capture the essence of clumsiness implied by 'maladroit.' Choice D, 'Self-conscious,' is also incorrect as it does not reflect the intended meaning of lacking skill or coordination.

2. John Kennedy was a senator before he _____ President in 1960.

• A. was elected
• B. became
• C. was made
• D. become

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'was elected.' This choice is the most appropriate as it correctly indicates the action of being chosen through a voting process in the past. In this context, 'was elected' is the right verb form to show that John Kennedy became President in 1960 after winning an election. The other choices are incorrect: 'became' is a simple past verb form that doesn't convey the electoral process, 'was made' implies a passive action rather than an active election, and 'become' is not the correct past tense form needed in this sentence.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'distended' in the following sentence: 'The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry.'

• A. Bleeding
• B. Enlarged
• C. Pressure
• D. Minuscule

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'distended' means swollen or enlarged. In this context, when the patient's veins are described as distended, it implies that they are expanded or swollen beyond their normal size, which can be a cause for worry due to potential health implications. Choice A ('Bleeding') is incorrect as 'distended' does not refer to bleeding but rather to being swollen. Choice C ('Pressure') is incorrect as 'distended' does not directly imply pressure but rather enlargement. Choice D ('Minuscule') is incorrect as 'distended' means the opposite of minuscule, indicating something enlarged or swollen.

4. What is Diffusion?

• A. Movement of materials from low concentration to high concentration
• B. Movement of materials from high concentration to low concentration
• C. Absorption of nutrients
• D. Breaking of materials

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Diffusion is the process where substances move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. This movement occurs due to the random motion of particles and continues until equilibrium is reached. Choice A is incorrect because diffusion occurs down the concentration gradient, from high to low concentration, not from low to high concentration. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to the uptake of substances by cells, not the general process of diffusion. Choice D is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the process of diffusion; diffusion involves the movement of substances, not the breaking of materials.

5. 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.

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