Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of Diameter?

• A. The width of a structure
• B. The distance across the center of an object
• C. The height of an object
• D. The radius of a circle

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Diameter is defined as the distance across the center of an object, typically a circle. Choice A is incorrect because width refers to the measurement of something from side to side, not necessarily through the center. Choice C is incorrect because height is a measurement from top to bottom, not across the center. Choice D is incorrect because the radius of a circle is the distance from the center to any point on the circle's circumference, not the distance across the center.

2. In which sentence is the form 'fast' used as an adverb?

• A. The fast car drove over the bridge
• B. The car drove fast over the bridge
• C. The runner was fast
• D. He runs fast

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence 'He runs fast' uses 'fast' correctly as an adverb. An adverb is used to describe a verb and in this case, 'fast' is describing how 'he runs.' Choices A, B, and C use 'fast' as an adjective, not an adverb. In choice A, 'fast' is describing the car, in choice B it is describing how the car drove, and in choice C it is describing the runner.

3. Precipitous is best defined as being ____?

• A. Slow
• B. Swift
• C. Gradual
• D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' Precipitous is used to describe something that is steep, sheer, or done suddenly and without careful consideration. For example, a precipitous drop in the stock market. 'Slow' (Choice A), 'Gradual' (Choice C), and 'Delayed' (Choice D) do not align with the meaning of precipitous and are therefore incorrect.

4. To aspirate fluid, you might use a ___________.

• A. syringe
• B. beaker
• C. test tube
• D. flange

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To aspirate fluid, you would typically use a syringe. A syringe is a device consisting of a tube and a plunger, which allows you to draw fluids such as blood or medication into the tube by pulling back on the plunger. This action is called aspiration, and the syringe is a common tool for this purpose in various medical procedures. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they are not typically used for aspiration procedures. A beaker is a glass container used for holding liquids, a test tube is used for holding or mixing small quantities of substances, and a flange is a projecting rim or edge used for strength or for attaching to another object.

5. Which sentence is correct?

• A. The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine
• B. The physician wrote a recommendation for the needed medicine
• C. The physician wrote a report for the needed medication
• D. The physician wrote a subscription for the needed medication

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A prescription is a written order from a physician or other licensed health practitioner for the preparation and administration of a medication. In this context, 'prescription' is the correct term for the document written by a physician to authorize the dispensing of medication. The other options (B, C, D) use incorrect terms such as 'recommendation,' 'report,' and 'subscription,' which do not accurately convey the action of a physician prescribing medication. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it accurately describes the action taken by the physician.

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