Nursing Elites

1. What does 'inflamed' mean?

• A. Healthy and normal
• B. Reddened, swollen, and often tender
• C. Discolored but not swollen
• D. Hard and stiff

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'inflamed' means being red, swollen, and often tender. It is a common response of the body to injury or infection, involving increased blood flow and immune cell activity. Choice A is incorrect because 'inflamed' does not describe a state of being healthy and normal. Choice C is incorrect as it only mentions discoloration without the characteristic swelling. Choice D is incorrect as 'inflamed' does not imply being hard and stiff.

2. 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.

3. If tubes distend, they ___________.

• A. flex
• B. stretch
• C. solidify
• D. collapse

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When tubes distend, they expand or become enlarged, which typically results in stretching rather than flexing, solidifying, or collapsing. Distending tubes imply an increase in size or volume, indicating a stretching or expansion effect. Therefore, the correct answer is 'stretch.' Choice A, 'flex,' is incorrect as flexing refers to bending or curling, not expanding. Choice C, 'solidify,' is incorrect as solidifying refers to becoming solid, which is not related to the expansion of tubes. Choice D, 'collapse,' is incorrect as collapsing refers to falling in or giving way, which is the opposite effect of distending.

4. What is the meaning of NEBULOUS?

• A. Clear
• B. Vague
• C. Precise
• D. Obvious

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Vague.' Nebulous means something that is vague or unclear. Choice A, 'Clear,' is incorrect as it represents the opposite meaning of nebulous. Choice C, 'Precise,' is incorrect as it denotes clarity and exactness, which is the opposite of nebulous. Choice D, 'Obvious,' is also incorrect as it implies something that is easily understood or seen, unlike nebulous which refers to something unclear or hazy.

5. What is another word for paltry?

• A. Insignificant
• B. Punitive
• C. Prolonged
• D. Economical

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Insignificant.' Paltry and insignificant are synonymous terms that denote something as unimportant, trivial, or of little value. Choice B, 'Punitive,' means inflicting or intended as punishment, which is unrelated to the meaning of paltry. Choice C, 'Prolonged,' means continuing for a long time, which is not a synonym for paltry. Choice D, 'Economical,' means giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, which is not synonymous with paltry.

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