Nursing Elites

1. What does Redundancy mean?

• A. Deficiency
• B. Surplus
• C. Delicate
• D. Abundance

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Redundancy means having more than is needed, making 'Surplus' the correct choice. The term does not relate to 'Deficiency' (lack), 'Delicate' (fragile), or 'Abundance' (plenty). In the context of this question, Redundancy refers to an excess or surplus of something.

2. Which muscle in the shoulder is the deltoid?

• A. dendrite
• B. delphic
• C. deltoid
• D. dentate

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The deltoid muscle is located in the shoulder area. It is a rounded, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint and is responsible for lifting the arm and providing shoulder stability. The other options provided, dendrite, delphic, and dentate, are not muscles in the shoulder region.

3. A patient who is lethargic may seem _______

• A. Energetic
• B. Exhausted
• C. Restless
• D. Hyperactive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Exhausted.' Lethargic describes a state of feeling sluggish or lacking energy, which aligns with being exhausted. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of lethargic. Choice C, 'Restless,' implies a different state of agitation than lethargy. Choice D, 'Hyperactive,' describes excessive activity, which contrasts with the lethargic state.

4. The car that he had seen at the Ford dealer was the one that he finally decided to _____.

• A. buy
• B. rent
• C. lease
• D. sell

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'buy' because it is the appropriate verb for purchasing a car. In this context, the person saw a car at the Ford dealer and decided to buy it, indicating ownership. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'rent,' 'lease,' and 'sell' do not fit the context of deciding to acquire a car for ownership. Renting and leasing involve temporary possession, while selling involves transferring ownership to another party.

5. What is the best description for the word efficacy in the following sentence? The quality, safety, and efficacy of counterfeit medicines are not known.

• A. Effectiveness
• B. Significance
• C. Corollary
• D. Conclusion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the sentence provided, efficacy refers to the ability of counterfeit medicines to produce the intended or desired effect. Efficacy is closely related to effectiveness, which is the correct description in this context. 'Significance' (Choice B), 'Corollary' (Choice C), and 'Conclusion' (Choice D) do not accurately capture the meaning of efficacy in this context.

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