Nursing Elites

1. The abbreviation DTs on a patient’s chart stands for ___________.

• A. deep tendon reflex
• B. descending thorax
• C. delirium tremens
• D. dextrose in water

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The abbreviation DTs on a patient's chart stands for delirium tremens, which is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms of delirium tremens include confusion, hallucinations, severe agitation, seizures, and autonomic instability. This condition requires prompt medical treatment to prevent serious complications. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Deep tendon reflex (A) refers to the reflex response elicited by tapping a tendon with a reflex hammer, descending thorax (B) is not a recognized medical term, and dextrose in water (D) is a solution used for various medical purposes but is not represented by the abbreviation DTs.

2. Select the meaning of the word 'overt' in the sentence: 'Despite the absence of overt signs, Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might be suffering from the flu.'

• A. concealed
• B. apparent
• C. expert
• D. delectable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'apparent.' In the given sentence, 'overt' is used to describe signs that are evident or obvious. It indicates that Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might have the flu even though there were no clear or overt signs present. Choice A, 'concealed,' is incorrect as it means hidden or not easily visible, which is the opposite of 'overt.' Choices C and D, 'expert' and 'delectable,' are unrelated to the meaning of 'overt' in this context.

3. What does 'Ongoing' mean?

• A. Ended
• B. Continuous
• C. Delayed
• D. Occasional

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Continuous.' 'Ongoing' is used to describe something that is currently happening or continuing without interruption. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'Ended,' 'Delayed,' and 'Occasional' do not reflect the continuous nature associated with 'Ongoing.'

4. After the policeman _____ for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.

• A. ran
• B. had run
• C. chased
• D. drove

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, the correct option is 'had run' as it is the past perfect tense, which is used to indicate an action completed before another past action. The sentence structure requires the past perfect form to show that the running occurred before catching up with the man. 'Ran' (choice A) is in simple past tense and does not convey the sequence of events correctly. 'Chased' (choice C) is the simple past tense of the verb 'chase' and does not align with the past perfect tense needed in the sentence. 'Drove' (choice D) is incorrect as it refers to using a vehicle to pursue someone, whereas the context of the sentence indicates running on foot.

5. What does 'deteriorating' mean?

• A. Improving
• B. Worsening
• C. Staying the same
• D. Fluctuating

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Worsening.' Deteriorating refers to something getting worse over time, not improving (choice A), staying the same (choice C), or fluctuating (choice D).

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