Nursing Elites

1. This medication works by inhibiting the action of a certain enzyme. What does inhibiting mean?

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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Hindering.' Inhibiting means to hinder or slow down a process. Choices A and D are similar and imply a complete stop of the process rather than just slowing it down. Choice C, 'Energizing,' is the opposite of inhibiting, as it means to provide energy or stimulate rather than hinder.

2. Ventral refers to which part of the body?

• A. Top
• B. Bottom
• C. Front
• D. Back

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Ventral refers to the front part of the body or an organ. It is the opposite of dorsal, which refers to the back part. So, when describing the direction or location of an anatomical structure, ventral would mean towards the front. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Front.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'Top' refers to superior, 'Bottom' refers to inferior, and 'Back' refers to dorsal, not ventral.

3. Precipitous is best defined as being ____?

• A. Slow
• B. Swift
• C. Gradual
• D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' Precipitous is used to describe something that is steep, sheer, or done suddenly and without careful consideration. For example, a precipitous drop in the stock market. 'Slow' (Choice A), 'Gradual' (Choice C), and 'Delayed' (Choice D) do not align with the meaning of precipitous and are therefore incorrect.

4. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'My sister gave the chocolate bar to my friend and ___.'

• A. Myself
• B. Me
• C. Us
• D. We

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Me.' In this sentence, 'me' is the correct object pronoun to use after the preposition 'to.' 'Myself' is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and object of the sentence refer to the same person, which is not the case here. 'Us' is the object form of 'we,' which is incorrect in this context. Therefore, 'Me' is the most suitable choice.

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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