Nursing Elites

1. Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious.

• A. Toxic
• B. Palatable
• C. Amenable
• D. Harmless

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Toxic.' 'Injurious' means harmful or likely to cause injury, similar to 'toxic.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'palatable' means pleasant to taste, 'amenable' means cooperative or willing to agree, and 'harmless' means not causing harm.

2. Someone who is FRUSTRATED/ANNOYED is?

• A. Exacerbated
• B. Transient
• C. Lithe
• D. Terse

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'exacerbated' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. If someone is frustrated or annoyed, they are likely feeling worse due to a particular situation or circumstance. Choice B, 'transient,' means temporary or short-lived, which does not directly relate to the feeling of being frustrated or annoyed. Choice C, 'lithe,' means thin, supple, and graceful, which is not synonymous with being frustrated or annoyed. Choice D, 'terse,' means brief and to the point, which is unrelated to the context of feeling frustrated or annoyed.

3. To critique something is to ______

• A. Dislike
• B. Appraise
• C. Ignore
• D. Condemn

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Appraise.' To critique something means to evaluate or appraise it, providing a detailed analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. Choice A, 'Dislike,' is incorrect as critique doesn't necessarily imply a negative opinion. Choice C, 'Ignore,' is incorrect as critiquing involves actively engaging with the subject. Choice D, 'Condemn,' is incorrect because while a critique can include negative aspects, it is not solely about expressing condemnation.

4. To alleviate a symptom is to ___________.

• A. relieve it
• B. diagnose it
• C. suffer from it
• D. manage it

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'relieve it.' To alleviate a symptom means to reduce or improve it, thus providing relief or easing of the discomfort or issue being experienced. Choice B, 'diagnose it,' is incorrect as diagnosing a symptom involves identifying or determining its cause, not relieving it. Choice C, 'suffer from it,' is incorrect as it refers to experiencing the symptom, not alleviating it. Choice D, 'manage it,' is incorrect as managing a symptom involves controlling or handling it, not necessarily reducing or relieving it.

5. Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head 'elevated'.

• A. Raised
• B. Turned
• C. Still
• D. Thrown back

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Raised.' In this context, 'elevated' means to be lifted or raised up. The doctor's instruction implies keeping the patient's head in an upward position. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Turned' suggests a change in direction, 'still' means without movement, and 'thrown back' implies a forceful backward motion, none of which capture the meaning of 'elevated' in this scenario.

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