Nursing Elites

1. What are the soft spots on the head of a newborn called?

• A. Fistula
• B. Fontanel
• C. Follicle
• D. Fissure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Fontanel. Fontanels are spaces between the bones of a newborn's skull that allow for brain growth and development. The term 'fistula' (choice A) refers to an abnormal passageway between two organs or between an organ and the body surface, not related to newborn soft spots. 'Follicle' (choice C) is a structure in the skin that contains the hair root, not related to the skull. 'Fissure' (choice D) refers to a narrow opening or crack, which is not the term used for the soft spots on a newborn's head.

2. What is the best description for the word establish in the following sentence? Physicians use patch tests to establish the specific causes of contact dermatitis.

• A. Launch
• B. Introduce
• C. Endorse
• D. Determine

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the given sentence, the word 'establish' is used in the context of identifying or finding out the specific causes of contact dermatitis through patch tests. The most fitting description for 'establish' in this context is 'Determine,' as it signifies the action of figuring out or ascertaining the specific causes. 'Launch,' 'introduce,' and 'endorse' do not capture the essence of what the physicians are doing in this scenario. They are not launching, introducing, or endorsing the causes; instead, they are trying to determine them through the patch tests.

3. The nurse assisted the physician in removing the 'cast' from the patient's arm.

• A. Protective device
• B. Medicated sleeve
• C. Sling
• D. Bandage

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Protective device.' A 'cast' is a hard protective device used to support and immobilize a broken bone. It is not a 'medicated sleeve' (B), a 'sling' (C), or a 'bandage' (D), as these items serve different purposes in medical care.

4. Everyone thought that was the __________ test of the whole course.

• A. Most easiest
• B. Most easy
• C. Easiest
• D. Easy

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Easiest.' The word 'easiest' is the correct superlative form of 'easy,' which is used to compare one item against others in terms of degree. 'Most easiest' and 'most easy' are grammatically incorrect. Choice D, 'Easy,' is incorrect as it is not a superlative form and does not convey a comparison of the test against others in the course.

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'predispose' in the following sentence: 'Being overweight may predispose a person to diabetes.'

• A. Make susceptible
• B. Bring to light
• C. Save from harm
• D. Pass over

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, the word 'predispose' means to create a tendency or susceptibility towards a particular condition or outcome. It implies an increased likelihood or vulnerability. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because 'predispose' does not mean 'bring to light,' 'save from harm,' or 'pass over.' The correct choice is A as it accurately reflects the idea of making someone more susceptible to a specific condition or situation.

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