Nursing Elites

1. What does Latent mean?

• A. Easily seen
• B. Present but not active or visible
• C. Quick to react
• D. Actively growing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Present but not active or visible.' Latent refers to something that is existing but not yet developed or manifest. Choice A, 'Easily seen,' is incorrect as latent implies the opposite - not easily seen. Choice C, 'Quick to react,' is incorrect as latent does not imply a quick reaction but rather a hidden or dormant state. Choice D, 'Actively growing,' is incorrect as latent suggests the opposite - not actively growing but rather inactive or concealed.

2. What does 'Initiate' mean?

• A. To finish
• B. To begin or put into practice
• C. To delay
• D. To stop completely

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To begin or put into practice.' 'Initiate' means to start or commence something. Choice A, 'To finish,' is incorrect because 'Initiate' refers to the beginning of something, not its conclusion. Choice C, 'To delay,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of what 'Initiate' means. Choice D, 'To stop completely,' is also incorrect as it is the opposite of starting or initiating something.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The night nursing staff is accountable for those records.

• A. Receptive
• B. Notorious
• C. Responsible
• D. Preoccupied with

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, the word 'accountable' means responsible. The night nursing staff is responsible for those records, meaning they are the ones who are answerable and expected to ensure proper care and maintenance of the records. Choice A, 'Receptive,' does not fit the context as it means willing to listen or accept information. Choice B, 'Notorious,' means famous or well-known, usually for something negative, which is not the intended meaning here. Choice D, 'Preoccupied with,' means to be engrossed or absorbed in something, which does not convey the meaning of being responsible as intended in the sentence.

4. What is the meaning of 'Exemplary'?

• A. Disappointing
• B. Praiseworthy
• C. Ordinary
• D. Unacceptable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Praiseworthy.' Exemplary is used to describe something that is commendable, outstanding, or worthy of praise. Therefore, the meaning of 'Exemplary' is praiseworthy, not disappointing, ordinary, or unacceptable. Choice A is incorrect because 'Disappointing' is the opposite of 'Exemplary.' Choice C is incorrect as 'Ordinary' does not reflect the exceptional nature of 'Exemplary.' Choice D is incorrect as 'Unacceptable' is the opposite meaning of 'Exemplary.'

5. 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.

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