Nursing Elites

1. What does Flaccid mean?

• A. Rigid
• B. Limp or lacking tone
• C. Tense
• D. Swollen

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Limp or lacking tone.' Flaccid refers to something that is lacking firmness or muscle tone. Choice A, 'Rigid,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of flaccid. Choice C, 'Tense,' is also incorrect as it implies stiffness or tightness, which is different from being flaccid. Choice D, 'Swollen,' is unrelated to the meaning of flaccid.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'hygiene' in the sentence: 'It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene'?

• A. Measures contributing to cleanliness
• B. Financial resources
• C. Insurance
• D. Friendliness

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Measures contributing to cleanliness.' In the given sentence, 'hygiene' refers to practices that promote cleanliness and health, such as washing hands, taking showers, and maintaining a clean environment. Choice B, 'Financial resources,' is incorrect as hygiene does not pertain to money matters. Choice C, 'Insurance,' is unrelated to the concept of hygiene. Choice D, 'Friendliness,' is also incorrect as it does not align with the context of personal cleanliness and health.

3. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence? 'As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, our glasses ___ and a toast was made by our host.'

• A. Were risen
• B. Were rose
• C. Were raised
• D. Arose

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Were raised.' This phrase is the correct passive form, indicating the action of lifting the glasses during the toast. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'were risen' is not grammatically correct, 'were rose' is not the appropriate verb form, and 'arose' does not convey the action of lifting the glasses as required in the sentence.

4. If a patient's condition is deteriorating, he is ______.

• A. Improving
• B. Getting worse
• C. Stabilizing
• D. Reversing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Getting worse.' When a patient's condition is deteriorating, it means that their health is declining or worsening. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because improving, stabilizing, and reversing all indicate positive changes or holding steady, which are the opposite of deteriorating.

5. Which word is NOT used correctly in the sentence? 'A sentence must always begin with a capital letter, but many people forget this rule.'

• A. Must always
• B. Simple
• C. Forget
• D. Capitol

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Capitol.' In this context, 'Capitol' is incorrect as it refers to a building where a legislative body meets. The correct term for uppercase letters is 'capital.' Choice A, 'must always,' is used correctly to emphasize the necessity of starting a sentence with a capital letter. Choice B, 'simple,' is not the incorrect word in the sentence. Choice C, 'forget,' is also used appropriately in the sentence to indicate the action of neglecting the rule.

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