Nursing Elites

1. The ETIOLOGY of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day.

• A. Pathology
• B. Transmission
• C. Etiology
• D. Mortality rate

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The term 'etiology' refers to the cause or origins of a disease. In this context, the question is asking for the underlying reason or cause of the flu epidemic of 1918. Therefore, the correct answer is C. 'Etiology.' Choice A, 'Pathology,' is incorrect as it refers to the study of diseases rather than the cause itself. Choice B, 'Transmission,' is incorrect as it relates to how a disease spreads rather than its cause. Choice D, 'Mortality rate,' is incorrect as it refers to the number of deaths caused by a disease rather than the cause of the disease itself.

2. Select the meaning of the underlined word 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: In this context, the word 'accountable' means responsible. The night nursing staff is responsible for those records, meaning they are the ones who are answerable and expected to ensure proper care and maintenance of the records. Choice A, 'Receptive,' does not fit the context as it means willing to listen or accept information. Choice B, 'Notorious,' means famous or well-known, usually for something negative, which is not the intended meaning here. Choice D, 'Preoccupied with,' means to be engrossed or absorbed in something, which does not convey the meaning of being responsible as intended in the sentence.

3. Which of the following should never be performed by a healthcare professional?

• A. Heimlich maneuver
• B. Euthanasia
• C. Assessment
• D. Palliative care

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Euthanasia, which involves deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering, is a controversial and illegal practice in many countries. Healthcare professionals should not be involved in performing euthanasia as it goes against medical ethics and principles of preserving life and providing care. Assistance in hastening death is not within the scope of healthcare professionals' responsibilities. Assessments, such as physical examinations or patient evaluations, are crucial for diagnosing and treating patients. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses and should be provided by healthcare professionals. However, euthanasia is not an acceptable practice for healthcare professionals due to ethical considerations and legal restrictions.

4. The charge nurse overheard the nursing assistant discussing the private details of a client's medical condition with a personnel friend in the hospital _____.

• A. cafeteria
• B. office
• C. room
• D. hall

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'cafeteria.' Cafeterias are common areas in hospitals where staff may have conversations, but discussing private client details in this public setting is a violation of patient privacy. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because an office, room, or hall would be more suitable and private places for discussing sensitive patient information.

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'tremulous' in the following sentence: 'The patient held out a tremulous hand and grasped the paperwork.'

• A. Wrinkled and wizened
• B. Pale and lifeless
• C. Clenched and arthritic
• D. Quivering and weak

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'tremulous' is used to describe the patient's hand. When someone's hand is described as tremulous, it means it is quivering or shaking, indicating weakness or distress. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'tremulous' in this context is quivering and weak. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not capture the specific meaning of 'tremulous' in this context. 'Wrinkled and wizened' refers to being old and withered, 'pale and lifeless' describes a lack of color and vitality, and 'clenched and arthritic' implies a tight grip and joint inflammation, none of which accurately represent the trembling or shaking nature of a tremulous hand.

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