Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of impugn?

• A. To instill with
• B. To instruct about
• C. To dispute the truth of
• D. To lament or complain about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'impugn' means to challenge or attack the truth, integrity, validity, or honesty of something. It is not related to instilling (A), instructing (B), lamenting, or complaining (D). Impugn specifically involves questioning the accuracy or validity of a statement or argument, making choice C the correct answer.

2. What does Torpid mean?

• A. Energetic
• B. Sluggish
• C. Fast
• D. Slow

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Sluggish.' Torpid means being slow or inactive. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of torpid. Choice C, 'Fast,' is not synonymous with torpid as it refers to quickness rather than sluggishness. Choice D, 'Slow,' is somewhat related to torpid but does not fully capture the inactive aspect of the term.

3. A condition that is ongoing is ___________.

• A. rapid
• B. continuous
• C. partial
• D. complete

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A condition that is ongoing implies that it is happening or existing continuously without interruption. Therefore, the most suitable word to describe such a state is 'continuous.' Choice A, 'rapid,' means fast or quick, which does not convey the idea of ongoingness. Choice C, 'partial,' means incomplete or fragmentary, which is the opposite of ongoing. Choice D, 'complete,' means finished or whole, which also does not align with the concept of ongoing.

4. What is the meaning of the word 'placebo' in the following sentence: 'Ten patients will receive the experimental drug while 10 take a placebo'?

• A. Fallback
• B. Substitute
• C. Control
• D. Curative

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'placebo' refers to a substance or treatment that resembles a real medical treatment but has no therapeutic effect. It is used as a standard against which the effects of the experimental drug are compared. A placebo is typically included in a control group in medical research to evaluate the actual effects of the experimental drug. Therefore, in this scenario, the placebo serves as a control to gauge the effectiveness of the experimental drug, making choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a placebo is not a fallback, substitute, or curative treatment in this context.

5. Select the meaning of the underlined word 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: In this context, the word 'accountable' means responsible. The night nursing staff is responsible for those records, meaning they are the ones who are answerable and expected to ensure proper care and maintenance of the records. Choice A, 'Receptive,' does not fit the context as it means willing to listen or accept information. Choice B, 'Notorious,' means famous or well-known, usually for something negative, which is not the intended meaning here. Choice D, 'Preoccupied with,' means to be engrossed or absorbed in something, which does not convey the meaning of being responsible as intended in the sentence.

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