Nursing Elites

1. What does Incidence mean?

• A. Occurrence
• B. Disappearance
• C. Growth
• D. Repetition

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Occurrence.' Incidence refers to the frequency or occurrence of something happening. Choice B, 'Disappearance,' is incorrect as it means vanishing or ceasing to exist. Choice C, 'Growth,' is incorrect as it refers to an increase in size, number, or development. Choice D, 'Repetition,' is incorrect as it means the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.

2. What is another word for toxin?

• A. Impurity
• B. Element
• C. Remedy
• D. Poison

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Poison. A toxin is a harmful substance that can cause illness or death, and poison is a synonym commonly used to refer to such substances. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because impurity refers to something being dirty or unclean, an element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down further, and a remedy is a solution or treatment for a problem, not a harmful substance like a toxin.

3. 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.

4. TO GATHER TOGETHER means to ?

• A. Semblance
• B. Assembly
• C. Appearance
• D. Assemble

Correct answer: D

Rationale: TO GATHER TOGETHER means to bring things or people together in one place. The word "assemble" is synonymous with gathering together and is the most appropriate choice among the given options.

5. Select the word that means 'a violent seizure.'

• A. revelation
• B. nutrient
• C. contraption
• D. paroxysm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: 'Paroxysm' is the correct answer as it refers to a sudden, violent seizure or outburst. The other choices are incorrect because 'revelation' means a surprising and previously unknown fact, 'nutrient' refers to a substance that provides nourishment, and 'contraption' means a machine or device that is strange or unnecessarily complicated.

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