Nursing Elites

1. The nurse asked the patient to choose the items from the menu that are his _____.

• A. favorites
• B. selections
• C. preferences
• D. choices

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'favorites.' In this context, 'favorites' best describes the patient's personal preferences from the menu. The nurse is asking the patient to select the items they like the most. While 'selections' and 'choices' could also work in this context, 'favorites' specifically highlights the items the patient prefers above all others. 'Preferences' is not as fitting as 'favorites' because it generally refers to a broader range of likes and dislikes rather than specific favorite items.

2. What does the word 'pernicious,' commonly used to describe a harmful effect, mean?

• A. Valued
• B. Destructive
• C. Finicky
• D. Perpetual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Destructive.' 'Pernicious' is used to describe something having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. The other choices are incorrect because 'Valued' means considered important or cherished, 'Finicky' means overly particular or fussy, and 'Perpetual' means continuing indefinitely or recurring.

3. The development of the disease was 'insidious'. What does insidious mean in this context?

• A. Gradual
• B. Momentous
• C. Sudden
• D. Innocuous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, 'insidious' means progressing slowly but having harmful effects. This matches the meaning of 'gradual,' making it the correct answer. 'Momentous' means significant or important, which is not the meaning conveyed by 'insidious.' 'Sudden' means abrupt or unexpected, opposite to the slow progression indicated by 'insidious.' 'Innocuous' means harmless, which is the opposite of the harmful effects associated with an insidious disease.

4. Identify the correct sentence structure.

• A. The cat sleeping on the mat
• B. The cat is sleeping on the mat
• C. The mat that the cat is sleeping on
• D. Sleeping on the mat is the cat

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct sentence structure is 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' This is a complete and grammatically correct sentence following a standard subject-verb-object structure. 'The cat' is the subject, 'is sleeping' is the verb, and 'on the mat' is the prepositional phrase describing where the action is taking place. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Option A is a sentence fragment lacking a verb; option C is a dependent clause lacking a main clause, and option D has a subject-verb inversion making it awkward and incorrect.

5. 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.

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