Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences is INCOMPLETE?

• A. We sat out the next dance.
• B. While the band played.
• C. The band played a nice slow song.
• D. Everyone enjoyed the dance.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'While the band played.' This is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main clause. The other choices (A, C, D) are complete sentences with a subject and a predicate, conveying a complete thought.

2. To cauterize a wound is to ___________.

• A. soothe it
• B. cover it
• C. stitch it
• D. burn it

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To cauterize a wound is to use heat or a chemical to burn the wound in order to stop bleeding and prevent infection. This process helps seal off blood vessels and close the wound by burning the affected tissue. Choice A, 'soothe it,' is incorrect because cauterization involves burning the wound, which is a controlled way of treating it, not soothing it. Choice B, 'cover it,' is incorrect as cauterization involves a more aggressive approach than just covering the wound. Choice C, 'stitch it,' is incorrect as it refers to using sutures to close a wound, which is different from cauterization that involves burning the wound to seal it.

3. Choose the meaning of the word 'disregard' in the following sentence: 'He chose to disregard the warnings.'

• A. Have no opinion about
• B. Pay attention to
• C. Care for
• D. Ignore

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct meaning of 'disregard' in the sentence provided is 'to ignore.' When someone disregards something, they are choosing not to pay attention to it or consider it important. Choice A, 'Have no opinion about,' is incorrect as disregard implies actively ignoring something rather than having no opinion. Choice B, 'Pay attention to,' is the opposite of disregard. Choice C, 'Care for,' is also the opposite of disregard, as caring for something implies giving it importance and attention.

4. Select the meaning of the word 'tenuous' in the sentence: 'Patients in this wing often have a tenuous hold on reality.'

• A. Judicious
• B. Deleted
• C. Frantic
• D. Fragile

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'tenuous' is used to describe a weak or delicate hold on reality. 'Fragile' is the correct choice as it conveys the idea of something being easily broken or damaged, which aligns with the meaning of 'tenuous' in the sentence. Choice A, 'Judicious,' means having good judgment, which is unrelated to the context. Choice B, 'Deleted,' means removed or erased, which is not synonymous with 'tenuous.' Choice C, 'Frantic,' means panicked or desperate, which does not capture the delicate or weak nature implied by 'tenuous.'

5. If a nurse is CIRCUMSPECT with patient records, what is she doing?

• A. Acting carelessly
• B. Guarded
• C. Reckless
• D. Neglecting

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Guarded.' Circumspect means to be cautious or guarded. In this context, being circumspect with patient records implies being careful and cautious in handling them, maintaining confidentiality and privacy. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because circumspect does not mean acting carelessly, reckless, or neglecting; instead, it suggests being watchful and discreet.

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