Nursing Elites

1. What does 'lethargic' mean?

• A. Active
• B. Difficult to arouse
• C. Energized
• D. Wide awake

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Lethargic refers to a state of sluggishness or drowsiness, making it difficult for a person to become alert or aroused. This term is the opposite of being active, energized, or wide awake. Choice A is incorrect as 'lethargic' is the opposite of 'active.' Choice C is incorrect as 'lethargic' implies a lack of energy. Choice D is incorrect as 'lethargic' signifies drowsiness, the opposite of being 'wide awake.' The correct answer is B.

2. A patient who is Querulous might be guilty of __________

• A. Complaining
• B. Sleeping
• C. Shouting
• D. Crying

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Complaining.' Querulous means to be habitually complaining or whining. It is characterized by a tendency to find fault or raise petty objections. This behavior aligns with the definition of being querulous. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the meaning of querulous. Sleeping, shouting, or crying are not behaviors typically associated with being querulous.

3. A stye is an infection of the ___________.

• A. eyelid
• B. eardrum
• C. nostril
• D. scalp

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A stye is an infection that occurs at the base of an eyelash or on the eyelid. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection, leading to redness, swelling, and sometimes discomfort in the affected area. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because a stye specifically refers to an infection of the eyelid area, not the eardrum, nostril, or scalp.

4. Which term refers to someone who has come to settle in the United States?

• A. Immigrate
• B. Migrate
• C. Immigrant
• D. Emigrant

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Immigrant.' An immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country, such as the United States. Choice A, 'Immigrate,' refers to the action of entering a foreign country to live there. Choice B, 'Migrate,' means to move from one place to another. Choice D, 'Emigrant,' is someone who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

5. Another word for ANTICIPATE is?

• A. Predict
• B. Evaluate
• C. Compare
• D. Forestall

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Predict.' Anticipate means to expect or foresee something happening in the future. 'Predict' is a synonym for anticipate as both involve forecasting or making an inference about a future event. 'Evaluate' means to assess or judge something, 'Compare' means to note similarities and differences, and 'Forestall' means to prevent or hinder something. These words do not have the same meaning as 'Anticipate.'

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