Nursing Elites

1. The ankle bone may be called the ___________.

• A. talus
• B. talon
• C. fascia
• D. fascine

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The ankle bone is commonly known as the talus, which is a prominent bone in the human foot that forms the lower part of the ankle joint. It plays a crucial role in supporting body weight and allowing the foot to move in various directions. The terms talon and fascine are not accurate when referring to the ankle bone. Talon usually refers to the claw of a bird or animal, while fascine is a bundle of sticks used in construction or military engineering. Fascia, on the other hand, is a band of connective tissue and not a bone.

2. What is the outer bone in the lower leg called?

• A. fascia
• B. fibrous
• C. filial
• D. fibula

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The outer bone in the lower leg is called the fibula, not fascia, fibrous, or filial. The fibula is a slender bone that runs alongside the larger tibia in the lower leg. While it provides stability and support to leg muscles, its main function is not weight-bearing like the tibia. Therefore, the correct answer is the fibula.

3. What does inhibiting mean?

• A. Blocking
• B. Hindering
• C. Energizing
• D. Slowing down improvement

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Hindering.' Inhibiting means to hinder or slow down a process rather than actively block or energize it. Hindering implies causing a delay or obstruction, which aligns closely with the meaning of inhibiting. Choices A and C are incorrect because inhibiting does not necessarily mean completely blocking or energizing a process. Choice D is incorrect as it specifically mentions improvement, which is not always the focus of inhibiting.

4. The ETIOLOGY of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day.

• A. Pathology
• B. Transmission
• C. Etiology
• D. Mortality rate

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The term 'etiology' refers to the cause or origins of a disease. In this context, the question is asking for the underlying reason or cause of the flu epidemic of 1918. Therefore, the correct answer is C. 'Etiology.' Choice A, 'Pathology,' is incorrect as it refers to the study of diseases rather than the cause itself. Choice B, 'Transmission,' is incorrect as it relates to how a disease spreads rather than its cause. Choice D, 'Mortality rate,' is incorrect as it refers to the number of deaths caused by a disease rather than the cause of the disease itself.

5. What does Depth mean?

• A. The thickness of an object
• B. Downward measurement from a surface
• C. The length of a surface
• D. The area between two points

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Depth refers to the distance or downward measurement from a surface. It is not the thickness of an object (Choice A), as thickness is the measure of how thick or thin an object is, not necessarily related to depth. Additionally, it is not the length of a surface (Choice C) because length typically refers to the longest dimension of an object rather than its depth. Finally, it is not the area between two points (Choice D) because area is a measure of the space within a boundary defined by points, while depth specifically refers to the vertical distance below a surface.

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