Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description for the term flaccid?

• A. Light-colored
• B. Drooping or loose
• C. Uncontaminated
• D. Unusually aggressive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'flaccid' is commonly used to describe something that is limp, soft, or lacking firmness. It suggests a lack of stiffness or rigidity, often used to describe plants, muscles, or other objects that are in a drooping or loose state. Choice A 'Light-colored' is incorrect as it does not convey the meaning of flaccid. Choice C 'Uncontaminated' and Choice D 'Unusually aggressive' are also incorrect as they do not relate to the definition of flaccid.

2. What is the best description for the phrase monitor progress in the following sentence? The agency will monitor progress of the pilot program, reviewing reports and conducting our own inspections if necessary.

• A. Watch over modernization
• B. Take charge of expansion
• C. Keep an eye on improvement
• D. Pore over succession

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'monitor progress' in this context means to observe or keep track of how the pilot program is developing or improving. It involves regularly reviewing reports and conducting inspections to ensure that things are progressing as expected. 'Keep an eye on improvement' accurately describes the action of monitoring progress in this scenario, making it the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the essence of overseeing development and ensuring improvement.

3. What does the word 'pernicious,' commonly used to describe a harmful effect, mean?

• A. Valued
• B. Destructive
• C. Finicky
• D. Perpetual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Destructive.' 'Pernicious' is used to describe something having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. The other choices are incorrect because 'Valued' means considered important or cherished, 'Finicky' means overly particular or fussy, and 'Perpetual' means continuing indefinitely or recurring.

4. What does the quoted word 'equilibrium' mean in the following sentence?

• A. Ability to speak
• B. Sense of taste
• C. Sense of balance
• D. Ability to swallow

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Sense of balance.' In the sentence provided, 'equilibrium' refers to a state of physical balance or stability. The client lost his balance when he woke up, indicating a loss of stability or equilibrium. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'equilibrium' specifically refers to balance, not the ability to speak, sense of taste, or ability to swallow.

5. Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? Confidentiality should be observed at all times, so the nurse should not discuss clients when the conversation can be overheard.

• A. Be observed
• B. By
• C. Can be
• D. Should not

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In the sentence, 'be observed' should be changed to 'should be observed' for proper grammar. 'Should be observed' is the correct way to indicate the necessity of maintaining confidentiality. Choice B, 'by,' is used correctly as a preposition. Choice C, 'can be,' is also used correctly in the sentence. Choice D, 'should not,' is correctly used to indicate what the nurse ought not to do.

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