Nursing Elites

1. If a patient’s condition is deteriorating, he is ___________.

• A. getting worse
• B. improving gradually
• C. resisting medication
• D. failing to eat or drink

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When a patient's condition is deteriorating, it means that their health is declining or worsening. This can involve a range of factors such as worsening symptoms, declining vital signs, or an overall decline in health status. In this context, the phrase 'getting worse' best describes the situation of a patient whose condition is deteriorating. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the concept of deterioration in a patient's health. Improving gradually (choice B) indicates a positive trend, resisting medication (choice C) suggests a behavioral response, and failing to eat or drink (choice D) points to a specific issue rather than a general decline in health.

2. What is another word for cicatrix?

• A. Beetle
• B. Scalpel
• C. Antidote
• D. Scar

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Scar.' A cicatrix is a scar, which is a mark left on the skin or within body tissue after the healing of a wound or injury. Choices A, B, and C ('Beetle,' 'Scalpel,' and 'Antidote') are incorrect as they do not represent synonyms for cicatrix.

3. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A. She was going to the store
• B. She was going to the store
• C. She has gone to the store
• D. She gone to the store

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'She was going to the store.' This sentence uses the correct form of the past continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing an action in progress in the past. Choice A is the only option that uses the correct verb form. Choice C uses the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for describing a past action in progress. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb 'has' in the sentence structure.

4. What does Constrict mean?

• A. To expand
• B. To draw together
• C. To freeze
• D. To dissolve

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To draw together.' Constrict means to narrow or squeeze, making something smaller or tighter. This is the opposite of expanding (choice A), freezing (choice C), and dissolving (choice D), which do not involve the action of drawing together or becoming smaller.

5. What does the term 'Sallow' mean in reference to skin?

• A. Has a reddish tint
• B. Has a yellowish tint
• C. Has a bluish tint
• D. Has a greenish tint

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Sallow skin refers to skin that has a yellowish tint. The term 'sallow' specifically describes a complexion that appears somewhat yellowish or unhealthy. Choice A, 'Has a reddish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not reddish. Choice C, 'Has a bluish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not bluish. Choice D, 'Has a greenish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not greenish.

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