Nursing Elites

1. Which word is spelled incorrectly? 'The physician recommended a low-sodium diet for the patient.'

• A. patient
• B. physician
• C. sodium
• D. recommended

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'patient.' The correct spelling should be 'patient.' 'Physician,' 'sodium,' and 'recommended' are all spelled correctly. 'Physician' refers to a medical doctor, 'sodium' is a chemical element, and 'recommended' is the past tense of the verb 'recommend.' Therefore, the misspelled word in the sentence is 'patient.'

2. What does 'lethargic' mean?

• A. Active
• B. Difficult to arouse
• C. Energized
• D. Wide awake

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Lethargic refers to a state of sluggishness or drowsiness, making it difficult for a person to become alert or aroused. This term is the opposite of being active, energized, or wide awake. Choice A is incorrect as 'lethargic' is the opposite of 'active.' Choice C is incorrect as 'lethargic' implies a lack of energy. Choice D is incorrect as 'lethargic' signifies drowsiness, the opposite of being 'wide awake.' The correct answer is B.

3. What does the word Quarantine mean?

• A. Isolation
• B. Confinement away from the general population
• C. Treatment
• D. Exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Confinement away from the general population.' Quarantine is the practice of isolating individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease but are not yet ill. This isolation helps prevent the potential spread of the disease. Choice A, 'Isolation,' is partially correct but does not capture the specific aspect of separation from the general population. Choice C, 'Treatment,' is incorrect as quarantine does not involve providing medical care but rather focusing on preventing transmission. Choice D, 'Exposure,' is also incorrect as quarantine is about separating potentially exposed individuals, not intentionally exposing them.

4. What does respite mean?

• A. Rest
• B. Relief
• C. Pain
• D. Burden

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Respite means a period of rest or relief. It refers to a temporary break or relief from something challenging or stressful. It is a time to relax and recharge, providing a sense of ease or comfort rather than pain or burden. 'Rest' (choice A) is related to respite but does not capture the aspect of temporary relief. 'Pain' (choice C) and 'Burden' (choice D) are opposite in meaning to respite, as they signify discomfort and heaviness, respectively, which are not synonymous with the concept of respite.

5. What does Adhere mean?

• A. To ignore something
• B. To stick to something
• C. To go against something
• D. To pull apart

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To stick to something.' Adhere means to stay attached or stick to something. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Choice A 'To ignore something' is the opposite of adhere, choice C 'To go against something' means to oppose rather than stick to, and choice D 'To pull apart' is the opposite of sticking together.

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