Nursing Elites

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

• A. Infected
• B. Odorous
• C. Terminal
• D. Vigorous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The term septic typically refers to something that is infected or contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins, often used in the context of septic tanks or infections. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Infected.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Odorous means having a smell, terminal means leading to death or the end of something, and vigorous means strong or energetic. These terms do not capture the essence of septic as being infected.

2. If a treatment mitigates symptoms, the symptoms become ______.

• A. Worse
• B. Less severe
• C. Unchanged
• D. Unbearable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Less severe.' When a treatment mitigates symptoms, it means that it reduces the severity or impact of those symptoms. Therefore, the symptoms would become less severe after the treatment. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because mitigating symptoms does not make them worse, unchanged, or unbearable; instead, it helps alleviate or reduce their intensity.

3. The eye drops were intended to _____ the pupils for the eye exam.

• A. dilate
• B. constrict
• C. enlarge
• D. decrease

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'dilate.' Eye drops are used to dilate the pupils, meaning to widen or enlarge them, which is necessary for an eye exam to allow more light to enter the eye. 'Constrict' (choice B) means to make smaller, which is the opposite effect needed for an eye exam. 'Enlarge' (choice C) is similar in meaning to dilate but is not the correct term used in this context. 'Decrease' (choice D) means to make less or reduce, which is also the opposite of what is required for an eye exam.

4. Which bone is shorter in the forearm?

• A. Humerus
• B. Radius
• C. Scapula
• D. Fibula

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Radius. The forearm consists of two long bones: the radius and the ulna. The radius is located on the thumb side of the forearm and is shorter than the ulna, which is on the pinky side. The humerus is the bone located in the upper arm, the scapula is the shoulder blade bone, and the fibula is a bone in the lower leg. Therefore, they are not the shorter bone in the forearm.

5. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. We will do more tests, as the data so far are inconclusive.

• A. Unsettled
• B. Convincing
• C. Unfavorable
• D. Bewildering

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'inconclusive' in the sentence describes the data as not definitive or final, indicating that further tests are needed to reach a solid conclusion. 'Inconclusive' means not leading to a firm decision or result, making 'unsettled' the most suitable synonym in this context. Choice B, 'convincing,' does not align with the meaning of 'inconclusive' as it suggests that the data is already clear and persuasive, which contradicts the context. Choice C, 'unfavorable,' is not the best fit as 'inconclusive' does not imply a negative or unfavorable outcome but rather indicates a lack of a definitive answer. Choice D, 'bewildering,' does not capture the meaning of 'inconclusive' in this context. Bewildering implies confusion or puzzlement, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

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