Nursing Elites

1. Someone who is Altruistic might also be called ______

• A. Selfish
• B. Charitable
• C. Greedy
• D. Hateful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Altruistic individuals exhibit selfless concern for others, demonstrating a charitable nature. Therefore, being described as charitable aligns with the trait of altruism. Choice A, 'Selfish,' is the opposite of altruistic as it denotes concern only for oneself. Choice C, 'Greedy,' implies a strong desire for more and is not synonymous with altruism. Choice D, 'Hateful,' suggests a feeling of strong dislike, which is not reflective of altruistic behavior.

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. All volatile liquids should be stored and labeled correctly.

• A. Unstable
• B. Abnormal
• C. Lethal
• D. Blended

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'volatile' means likely to change rapidly and unpredictably or evaporate quickly. When referring to liquids, volatile typically implies that the liquids are unstable and can easily change from liquid to gas. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of 'volatile' in this sentence is 'unstable.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'abnormal' and 'lethal' do not capture the essence of rapid change or evaporation associated with volatile liquids, while 'blended' is unrelated to the characteristics of volatile liquids described in the sentence.

3. What does the quoted word 'adverse' mean in the following sentence? He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication.

• A. Undesirable
• B. Frequent
• C. Noticeable
• D. Constant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Undesirable.' In this context, 'adverse' means harmful or undesirable, specifically referring to the negative side effects experienced from the medication. Choice B, 'Frequent,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not imply how often the side effects occur but rather their nature. Choice C, 'Noticeable,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not necessarily mean that the side effects are easily noticeable, but rather that they are harmful. Choice D, 'Constant,' is incorrect as 'adverse' does not indicate that the side effects are continuous but rather that they are negative.

4. What does Debilitating mean?

• A. Incapacitating
• B. Weakening
• C. Empowering
• D. Strengthening

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Incapacitating.' Debilitating means causing incapacity or weakness, making choice A the most appropriate. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they represent the opposite of what debilitating means. Weakening (choice B), Empowering (choice C), and Strengthening (choice D) all convey a sense of increasing strength or ability, which is the opposite of the meaning of debilitating.

5. If a patient’s condition is upgraded, he is ___________.

• A. getting worse
• B. improving in status
• C. released from the hospital
• D. approved for surgery

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a patient's condition is upgraded, it means that there has been an improvement in their medical status. This change usually indicates that the patient's health is improving or that they are responding well to treatment. Option A, 'getting worse,' is incorrect as an upgrade signifies a positive change. Option C, 'released from the hospital,' does not directly relate to an upgrade in the patient's condition. Option D, 'approved for surgery,' is unrelated to the patient's current medical status and the concept of an upgrade.

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