Nursing Elites

1. What does oral mean?

• A. Through the skin
• B. Given through or affecting the mouth
• C. Injected
• D. Absorbed through digestion

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Given through or affecting the mouth.' Oral medications are those that are taken by mouth. Choice A is incorrect as 'Through the skin' refers to something being absorbed through the skin, not through the mouth. Choice C, 'Injected,' is incorrect as oral administration does not involve injection but rather ingestion. Choice D, 'Absorbed through digestion,' is partially correct in that oral medications are indeed absorbed through the digestive system, but the term 'oral' specifically refers to the mouth in this context.

2. The mail carrier's job is to put the _____ in every mailbox on the block.

• A. letter
• B. envelope
• C. package
• D. documents

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'envelope.' The mail carrier typically delivers envelopes containing mail to every mailbox on the block. Envelopes are commonly used to protect and contain letters, making them the most suitable choice in this context. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because while the mail carrier may deliver letters, packages, or documents, the most common item placed in mailboxes is an envelope containing mail.

3. What is the best description for the term Aseptic?

• A. Sterilized
• B. Purified
• C. Contaminated
• D. Polluted

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Purified.' Aseptic means free from contamination or sterile. While 'Sterilized' (choice A) is related to the elimination of all microorganisms, aseptic goes beyond sterilization to ensure freedom from contamination in a broader sense. 'Contaminated' (choice C) and 'Polluted' (choice D) are incorrect as they mean the opposite of aseptic, implying the presence of unwanted or harmful substances.

4. What does Medial mean?

• A. Away from the midline
• B. Toward the midline
• C. At the side
• D. Below the body

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Medial means toward the midline of the body. In anatomical terms, 'medial' refers to positions closer to the midline of the body, which divides the body into left and right halves. Choice A is incorrect as it describes 'lateral,' which means away from the midline. Choice C is incorrect as it describes 'lateral' or 'side.' Choice D is incorrect as it describes 'inferior,' which means below or lower in position.

5. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. At this point, we are providing mainly palliative care.

• A. Scientific
• B. Surgical
• C. Soothing
• D. Serious

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'palliative care' refers to care that is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is not aimed at curing the illness but rather at providing comfort and improving quality of life. Therefore, the meaning of 'palliative' in this context is to soothe or alleviate suffering, making 'soothing' the correct choice. The other options, 'scientific,' 'surgical,' and 'serious,' do not capture the essence of palliative care, which is centered around providing comfort and relief rather than focusing on scientific or surgical interventions or emphasizing seriousness.

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