Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of Gender?

• A. A medical condition
• B. Sex of an individual
• C. Emotional state
• D. A psychological term

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Gender refers to the biological and social characteristics that define male and female identities. It is not a medical condition, emotional state, or psychological term. The term 'gender' specifically relates to the sex of an individual, distinguishing between traits associated with being male or female. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

2. Which word best defines the term 'accountable' as used in the following sentence? 'The night nursing staff is accountable for those records.'

• A. Receptive
• B. Notorious
• C. Responsible
• D. Preoccupied with

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Responsible.' In this context, 'accountable' means being held answerable or responsible for something. The night nursing staff is responsible for maintaining and managing those records. Choice A, 'Receptive,' does not accurately capture the meaning of 'accountable' in this context. Being receptive means being open to new ideas or suggestions, which is not the intended meaning here. Choice B, 'Notorious,' is incorrect as it means famous or well-known for something negative, which is not related to being accountable or responsible. Choice D, 'Preoccupied with,' is also incorrect. 'Preoccupied with' means being excessively concerned or worried about something, which does not align with the meaning of 'accountable' in this sentence.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. He made a posthumous donation to the clinic.

• A. Generous
• B. Immense
• C. Postmortem
• D. Time-honored

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'posthumous' in this sentence means occurring or coming into effect after the person's death. It is related to the word 'postmortem,' which also refers to events or actions happening after death. Given the context of the sentence, the most suitable meaning is 'postmortem.' Choice A, 'generous,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of 'posthumous' in the sentence. Choice B, 'immense,' is unrelated to the concept of something happening after a person's death. Choice D, 'time-honored,' is also not synonymous with 'posthumous' and does not fit the context of the sentence.

4. 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.

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'distended' in the following sentence: 'The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry.'

• A. Bleeding
• B. Enlarged
• C. Pressure
• D. Minuscule

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'distended' means swollen or enlarged. In this context, when the patient's veins are described as distended, it implies that they are expanded or swollen beyond their normal size, which can be a cause for worry due to potential health implications. Choice A ('Bleeding') is incorrect as 'distended' does not refer to bleeding but rather to being swollen. Choice C ('Pressure') is incorrect as 'distended' does not directly imply pressure but rather enlargement. Choice D ('Minuscule') is incorrect as 'distended' means the opposite of minuscule, indicating something enlarged or swollen.

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