Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description of aseptic?

• A. Infected
• B. Purified
• C. Contaminated
• D. Sterilized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Purified.' Aseptic means free from contamination or purified. In medical and scientific contexts, aseptic techniques are used to prevent contamination and maintain sterility in environments or procedures. Choice A, 'Infected,' is incorrect as aseptic refers to being free from contamination, not being infected. Choice C, 'Contaminated,' is incorrect as aseptic means the opposite of contaminated. Choice D, 'Sterilized,' is incorrect as aseptic focuses on the absence of contamination rather than the process of sterilization.

2. Choose the meaning of the word 'inquest' in the following sentence: 'Many interesting discoveries were made at the inquest.'

• A. Tryout
• B. Intake
• C. Autopsy
• D. Checkup

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'inquest' typically refers to a legal investigation or inquiry, especially into the cause of someone's death. In this context, an 'inquest' is associated with conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. A 'tryout' refers to a test or trial, 'intake' relates to the process of taking something in, such as food or air, and a 'checkup' is a general medical examination.

3. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A. Somebody left their jacket on the train
• B. Somebody left his or her jacket on the train
• C. His jacket was left on the train
• D. His or her jacket was left on the train

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'Somebody left his or her jacket on the train.' is grammatically correct and respects gender neutrality. 'Somebody' is singular, so the pronoun 'their' in choice A is incorrect. Choice C changes the subject from 'somebody' to 'his,' making it grammatically incorrect. Choice D is grammatically correct, but it is less concise and more awkward than choice B, which smoothly combines 'his' and 'her' for gender-neutral language.

4. The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the _____.

• A. ilium
• B. ileum
• C. icterus
• D. ileus

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, "ilium." The ilium is the lateral, or outer, portion of the hip bone. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Option B, "ileum," refers to a part of the small intestine. Option C, "icterus," is a term for jaundice, a condition related to the liver. Option D, "ileus," is a term for intestinal obstruction, which is unrelated to the hip bone.

5. A nit is a kind of _______.

• A. Abscess
• B. Bandage
• C. Parasite
• D. Infection

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Correct! A nit is the egg of a parasitic insect, such as a louse. This makes 'Parasite' the correct answer. An abscess (Choice A) is a swollen area within body tissue containing an accumulation of pus. A bandage (Choice B) is a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound. An infection (Choice D) is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.

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