Nursing Elites

1. What does the quoted word 'impending' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Very serious
• B. Required
• C. Elective
• D. Soon to occur

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Soon to occur.' The word 'impending' is used to describe something that is about to happen or is soon to occur. In the context of the sentence provided, 'impending' operation indicates that the operation is about to take place. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'impending' does not mean 'very serious,' 'required,' or 'elective.' Instead, it specifically refers to the timing of the operation as being imminent.

2. What does Abstain mean?

• A. To voluntarily refrain from something
• B. To consume something
• C. To eat
• D. To encourage

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'To voluntarily refrain from something.' Abstain means to choose not to do or have something, especially something you like or enjoy. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because abstain does not mean to consume something, to eat, or to encourage. It specifically refers to the act of voluntarily refraining from an action or practice.

3. What is the meaning of impugn?

• A. To instill with
• B. To instruct about
• C. To dispute the truth of
• D. To lament or complain about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'impugn' means to challenge or attack the truth, integrity, validity, or honesty of something. It is not related to instilling (A), instructing (B), lamenting, or complaining (D). Impugn specifically involves questioning the accuracy or validity of a statement or argument, making choice C the correct answer.

4. To censure something is to __________.

• A. inspect it
• B. denounce it
• C. admire it
• D. overlook it

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To censure something means to criticize or express strong disapproval of it. When something is censured, it is condemned or denounced for its actions or behavior. 'Inspect it' (Choice A) means to examine closely, 'admire it' (Choice C) means to regard with respect or warm approval, and 'overlook it' (Choice D) means to fail to notice or consider something. These choices do not align with the meaning of censure, making 'denounce it' (Choice B) the correct answer.

5. A note in the patients' medical record states anticipatory grieving, which patient situations below explains this type of grieving?

• A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor
• B. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
• C. A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session
• D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Anticipatory grieving occurs when an individual experiences the emotional response to the anticipated loss before it occurs. In this case, the patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow is facing a significant loss and is likely to be experiencing anticipatory grieving. This situation involves anticipating the physical and emotional challenges that will come with the loss of a body part, leading to emotional distress and grief before the actual amputation takes place. Choices A, C, and D do not involve an impending significant loss that would typically trigger anticipatory grieving. Giving birth, experiencing pain during physical therapy, and being discharged from the hospital, while potentially stressful situations, do not inherently involve the anticipation of a significant loss.

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