Nursing Elites

1. Choose the meaning of the word suppress in the following sentence: 'A single dose will suppress even the nastiest cough.'

• A. Subdue
• B. Cure
• C. Restore
• D. Affect

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, the word 'suppress' is synonymous with the word 'subdue.' To suppress a cough means to reduce or restrain it, which aligns with the meaning of subdue. The other options are incorrect: 'Cure' implies completely eliminating the cough, 'Restore' means to bring back to a former condition, and 'Affect' is too general and does not capture the specific meaning of 'suppress' in this context.

2. What is the term for the word part placed before a word to change its meaning?

• A. Prefix
• B. Affix
• C. Suffix
• D. Vocab

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Prefix.' A prefix is a word part that is placed before a root word to modify its meaning. In this case, a prefix changes the meaning of the root word. Choice B, 'Affix,' is a broader term that includes prefixes, suffixes, and infixes. Choice C, 'Suffix,' is a word part placed after a root word to modify its meaning, not before. Choice D, 'Vocab,' is unrelated to the word part placed before a word.

3. If a lump under the skin is palpable, what is true?

• A. It is malignant.
• B. It has burst.
• C. It is warm.
• D. It can be felt.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: If a lump under the skin is palpable, it means that it can be felt or touched. Palpable lumps can be detected by touch, which can lead to further evaluation or examination by a healthcare professional to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. The correct answer is 'D' because when a lump is palpable, it means it can be physically felt, indicating its presence under the skin. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the palpability of a lump does not automatically indicate malignancy, bursting, or warmth.

4. What is the crystalline compound that is a product of protein metabolism known as?

• A. uracil
• B. urine
• C. ureter
• D. urea

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Urea is the correct answer. It is the crystalline compound formed in the liver from the breakdown of proteins, a byproduct of protein metabolism. Urea is excreted by the kidneys in the form of urine, aiding in the elimination of nitrogenous waste from the body. Uracil (Choice A) is a nitrogenous base found in RNA, not a product of protein metabolism. Urine (Choice B) is the liquid waste excreted by the kidneys but not the crystalline compound resulting from protein metabolism. Ureter (Choice C) is a duct that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, not the compound produced from protein metabolism.

5. Which word best defines the term 'accountable' as used 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: The correct answer is C, 'Responsible.' In this context, 'accountable' means being held answerable or responsible for something. The night nursing staff is responsible for maintaining and managing those records. Choice A, 'Receptive,' does not accurately capture the meaning of 'accountable' in this context. Being receptive means being open to new ideas or suggestions, which is not the intended meaning here. Choice B, 'Notorious,' is incorrect as it means famous or well-known for something negative, which is not related to being accountable or responsible. Choice D, 'Preoccupied with,' is also incorrect. 'Preoccupied with' means being excessively concerned or worried about something, which does not align with the meaning of 'accountable' in this sentence.

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