Nursing Elites

1. What does 'Occluded' mean?

• A. Open
• B. Closed or obstructed
• C. Partially obstructed
• D. Expanded

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Occluded' means something is closed or obstructed, not open as in choice A. It is more than just partially obstructed as in choice C. It does not mean expanded as in choice D. Therefore, the correct answer is B, 'Closed or obstructed.'

2. Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make?

• A. Affect
• B. Accept
• C. Expect
• D. Effect

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'effect.' The verb 'effect' is defined as to bring about, cause to happen, accomplish, or make. It describes the action of making something happen or producing a result. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'affect' means to influence, 'accept' means to receive willingly, and 'expect' means to anticipate. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 'effect.'

3. A symptom that is exacerbated is ______

• A. Improving
• B. Made worse
• C. Stayed the same
• D. Ameliorated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Made worse.' When a symptom is exacerbated, it means that it is becoming more severe or intense. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A is the opposite of exacerbated as improving means getting better, C means remaining unchanged, and D means to make something better or improve, which is the opposite of exacerbate.

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'riddled' in the following sentence: 'The cavity, once opened, proved to be riddled with infection.'

• A. Challenged
• B. Overrun
• C. Separated
• D. Complete

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'riddled' in this context means filled with or affected by (something undesirable) to a great degree, which aligns with the definition of 'overrun.' In this sentence, the cavity is described as being full of infection, indicating that the infection has spread extensively throughout. 'Challenged' (choice A) implies being tested or provoked, which is not the meaning conveyed by 'riddled.' 'Separated' (choice C) means divided or isolated, which does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Complete' (choice D) means finished or whole, which is the opposite of what is described in the sentence where the cavity is full of infection.

5. What does 'Deficit' mean?

• A. An excess of something
• B. A deficiency or lack of something
• C. An abundance of something
• D. A stable amount

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A deficiency or lack of something.' The term 'deficit' refers to a shortage or inadequacy of something. Choice A is incorrect because a surplus means an excess, which is the opposite of a deficit. Choice C is incorrect as an abundance signifies a large quantity or more than enough of something. Choice D is incorrect as a stable amount does not convey the concept of a deficit.

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