Nursing Elites

1. PRECIPITOUS is best defined as being ______

• A. Gradual
• B. Swift
• C. Slow
• D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' PRECIPITOUS means something that is steep or sheer, often used to describe a very rapid or sudden change. This word does not relate to something gradual (choice A), slow (choice C), or delayed (choice D). Therefore, 'Swift' is the best definition for PRECIPITOUS.

2. Choose the meaning of the word inhibiting in the following sentence: 'This medication works by inhibiting the action of a certain enzyme.'

• A. Occupying
• B. Speeding
• C. Hindering
• D. Enhancing

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Inhibiting means to prevent, restrain, or impede. In the context of the sentence, inhibiting the action of a certain enzyme refers to hindering or slowing down the enzyme's activity. Choice A ('Occupying') is incorrect as inhibiting does not mean taking up space. Choice B ('Speeding') is incorrect as inhibiting does not mean to accelerate. Choice D ('Enhancing') is incorrect as inhibiting is the opposite of enhancing.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient is lying prone next to the monitor.

• A. Face down
• B. Immovable
• C. Face up
• D. Asleep

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'prone' in the sentence 'The patient is lying prone next to the monitor' indicates that the patient is positioned face down. 'Prone' refers to the body position in which the front surface of the body, such as the chest or abdomen, is facing downwards. Therefore, choice A, 'Face down,' is the correct meaning. Choices B, 'Immovable,' C, 'Face up,' and D, 'Asleep,' are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the meaning of 'prone' in the context of the sentence.

4. What does 'External' refer to?

• A. Inside the body
• B. Located outside the body
• C. Exposed internally
• D. Near the skin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'External' refers to something that is located outside the body. In this context, it specifically denotes a position or location that is beyond the confines of the body's boundaries. Choice A is incorrect as 'External' means outside, not inside. Choice C is incorrect as it confuses the internal exposure with external positioning. Choice D is incorrect as 'External' does not necessarily mean near the skin, but rather outside the body.

5. LABILE also means .

• A. Extremely changing
• B. Suicidal
• C. Rapidly changing
• D. With a high fever

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'labile' is used to describe something that is constantly changing or easily altered. Therefore, the best synonym for 'labile' is 'extremely changing.' Choice B, 'suicidal,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the meaning of 'labile.' Choice C, 'rapidly changing,' is close but not as precise as 'extremely changing.' Choice D, 'with a high fever,' is completely unrelated to the meaning of 'labile.'

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