Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for panacea?

• A. Poison
• B. Cure
• C. Treatment
• D. Remedy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cure. A panacea is a remedy or cure for all diseases. While 'poison' (choice A) is the opposite of a cure, 'treatment' (choice C) is a general approach to addressing an illness rather than a universal solution, and 'remedy' (choice D) is synonymous with cure but not as closely related to the concept of a universal remedy as 'cure'.

2. If a patient’s condition is upgraded, he is ___________.

• A. getting worse
• B. improving in status
• C. released from the hospital
• D. approved for surgery

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a patient's condition is upgraded, it means that there has been an improvement in their medical status. This change usually indicates that the patient's health is improving or that they are responding well to treatment. Option A, 'getting worse,' is incorrect as an upgrade signifies a positive change. Option C, 'released from the hospital,' does not directly relate to an upgrade in the patient's condition. Option D, 'approved for surgery,' is unrelated to the patient's current medical status and the concept of an upgrade.

3. Place the four words in alphabetical order.

• A. Assemble, assembled, assembling, assembly
• B. Assembly, assemble, assembled, assembling
• C. Assemble, assembly, assembling, assembled
• D. Assemble, assembly, assembled, assembling

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In alphabetical order, 'Assemble, assembly, assembling, assembled' is correct. The alphabetical order is determined by the first letter of each word. The correct sequence starts with 'Assemble,' followed by 'assembly,' then 'assembling,' and finally 'assembled.' Choice A, B, and D do not follow the correct alphabetical order as the words are not arranged alphabetically.

4. Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. That is an 'ominous' sign.

• A. A good omen
• B. Without deceit
• C. Threatening
• D. Full of thought

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct meaning of 'ominous' is 'threatening' or indicating something bad is about to happen. A is incorrect because 'ominous' does not signify a good omen. B is incorrect as 'ominous' does not relate to deceit. D is incorrect as 'ominous' does not mean 'full of thought.' Therefore, the most suitable interpretation of 'ominous' in the given sentence is 'Threatening.'

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'affected' in the following sentence: 'Apply a thin film of cream to the affected area once or twice a day depending on the acuteness of the condition.'

• A. Involved
• B. Diseased
• C. Assumed
• D. Perceived

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'affected' is used to describe the area that requires the application of cream. It refers to a part of the body that is diseased or suffering from some ailment. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'affected' in this context is 'Diseased.' Choice A, 'Involved,' does not accurately capture the medical context of the sentence. Choice C, 'Assumed,' is not relevant to the physical condition described in the sentence. Choice D, 'Perceived,' does not convey the idea of a physical ailment, making it incorrect. The most appropriate interpretation is 'Diseased,' as it aligns with the context of applying cream to a specific area due to a health issue.

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