Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that means 'about to happen.'

• A. depending
• B. offending
• C. suspending
• D. impending

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'impending,' which means something that is about to happen. Choices A, B, and C do not have the same meaning. 'Depending' refers to relying on something, 'offending' means causing anger or resentment, and 'suspending' means temporarily stopping or delaying something.

2. What is the meaning of impugn?

• A. To instill with
• B. To instruct about
• C. To dispute the truth of
• D. To lament or complain about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'impugn' means to challenge or attack the truth, integrity, validity, or honesty of something. It is not related to instilling (A), instructing (B), lamenting, or complaining (D). Impugn specifically involves questioning the accuracy or validity of a statement or argument, making choice C the correct answer.

3. Which term refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents?

• A. Vivisection
• B. Amputation
• C. Evisceration
• D. Augmentation

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Evisceration.' Evisceration specifically refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents, for example, the removal of abdominal contents during certain surgical procedures. Vivisection (A) involves performing experiments on live animals, amputation (B) is the removal of a limb, and augmentation (D) is the process of increasing the size, value, or quality of something. Therefore, in the context of surgical procedures, evisceration best fits the description of removing an organ's contents.

4. The electrolytes in human bodies include sodium, potassium, calcium, and ___________, among others.

• A. magnesium
• B. manganese
• C. magnetite
• D. manganite

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Magnesium is another essential electrolyte in the human body, along with sodium, potassium, and calcium. Magnesium plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Manganese (Choice B), magnetite (Choice C), and manganite (Choice D) are not electrolytes found in the human body. Manganese is a mineral but not an electrolyte, while magnetite and manganite are compounds and not essential electrolytes for bodily functions.

5. A remedy may cure certain ailments. Another word for this might be ___________.

• A. inoculation
• B. indicator
• C. nostrum
• D. serum

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A "nostrum" is a term used to describe a questionable or untested remedy or medication that claims to cure ailments. In this context, as a remedy is suggested to cure certain ailments, "nostrum" fits best in providing an alternative word that aligns with the situation. The other choices are not synonyms for a remedy that cures ailments. 'Inoculation' refers to the introduction of a vaccine, 'indicator' is something that provides information or signals, and 'serum' is a component of blood or a medication, none of which directly align with the concept of a remedy curing ailments.

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