Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning of the word 'occluded' in the sentence: 'The patient had an occluded artery.'

• A. Obstructed
• B. Open
• C. Broken
• D. Cloudy

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Occluded' means blocked or obstructed, making 'Obstructed' the correct answer. In the context of a patient having an occluded artery, it implies that the artery is blocked. The other options, 'Open,' 'Broken,' and 'Cloudy,' do not accurately describe a blocked artery.

2. Which part of the sentence contains a typographical error?

• A. To a
• B. Very strong
• C. Being
• D. Went from

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The phrase 'Went form' contains a typographical error. It should be 'went from' to indicate the change in condition correctly. Choice A 'To a,' choice B 'Very strong,' and choice C 'Being' are grammatically correct and do not contain any typographical errors in the given sentence.

3. What does 'Fatal' mean?

• A. Resulting in injury
• B. Resulting in death
• C. Dangerous
• D. Treatable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Resulting in death.' The term 'Fatal' specifically means resulting in death. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'Fatal' does not refer to resulting in injury, being dangerous, or being treatable.

4. What does 'Compensatory' mean?

• A. Harmful
• B. Offsetting or making up for something
• C. Adding unnecessary work
• D. Hindering

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Compensatory' means offsetting or making up for something. In this context, it refers to the act of providing something in order to make up for a deficiency or loss. It is not related to being harmful, hindering, or adding unnecessary work. 'Harmful' (Choice A), 'Adding unnecessary work' (Choice C), and 'Hindering' (Choice D) are incorrect as they do not align with the meaning of 'Compensatory.'

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'predispose' in the following sentence: 'Being overweight may predispose a person to diabetes.'

• A. Make susceptible
• B. Bring to light
• C. Save from harm
• D. Pass over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, the word 'predispose' means to create a tendency or susceptibility towards a particular condition or outcome. It implies an increased likelihood or vulnerability. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because 'predispose' does not mean 'bring to light,' 'save from harm,' or 'pass over.' The correct choice is A as it accurately reflects the idea of making someone more susceptible to a specific condition or situation.

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