Nursing Elites

1. What does it mean if something is distended?

• A. Shrunken
• B. Swollen
• C. Narrow
• D. Flattened

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When something is described as distended, it means that it is swollen or expanded, not shrunken, narrow, or flattened. In a medical context, distention often refers to an abnormal swelling or enlargement of an organ or structure. 'Shrunken' is incorrect as it means reduced in size, 'narrow' is incorrect as it means not wide, and 'flattened' is incorrect as it means pressed or squeezed flat.

2. What is another word for latent?

• A. Flagrant
• B. Dormant
• C. Deceased
• D. Postponed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Dormant. Latent and dormant are synonymous and refer to something existing but not currently active or evident. Choice A, 'Flagrant,' means something that is conspicuously offensive, blatant, or glaring, which is the opposite of latent. Choice C, 'Deceased,' means no longer alive, which is unrelated to latent. Choice D, 'Postponed,' means to delay or reschedule to a later time, which is not synonymous with latent.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'yaw' in the following sentence: 'The robotic arm may yaw too much and need adjusting.'

• A. To gape open
• B. To move up and down
• C. To close tightly
• D. To move side to side

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the term 'yaw' refers to a movement where the robotic arm moves side to side. The context suggests that the arm is exhibiting too much of this side-to-side movement and requires adjustment to rectify the issue. Choice A, 'to gape open,' is incorrect as 'yaw' does not imply opening. Choice B, 'to move up and down,' is incorrect as 'yaw' specifically refers to side-to-side movement. Choice C, 'to close tightly,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the movement described in the sentence.

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'sanctioned' in the following sentence: 'The professor sanctioned our field trip to the chemistry lab.'

• A. Organized
• B. Deterred
• C. Neglected
• D. Authorized

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'sanctioned' means to authorize or approve. The sentence indicates that the professor gave permission for the field trip to the chemistry lab, which aligns with the meaning of 'authorized.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Organized' does not fit the context as the sentence is about granting approval, not arranging. 'Deterred' means to discourage, which is the opposite of what the professor did. 'Neglected' means failed to care for or pay attention to, which is unrelated to the professor approving the field trip.

5. What is the best description for the term septic?

• A. Infected
• B. Odorous
• C. Terminal
• D. Vigorous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The term septic typically refers to something that is infected or contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins, often used in the context of septic tanks or infections. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Infected.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Odorous means having a smell, terminal means leading to death or the end of something, and vigorous means strong or energetic. These terms do not capture the essence of septic as being infected.

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