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. What is another word for paltry?

• A. Insignificant
• B. Punitive
• C. Prolonged
• D. Economical

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Insignificant.' Paltry and insignificant are synonymous terms that denote something as unimportant, trivial, or of little value. Choice B, 'Punitive,' means inflicting or intended as punishment, which is unrelated to the meaning of paltry. Choice C, 'Prolonged,' means continuing for a long time, which is not a synonym for paltry. Choice D, 'Economical,' means giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, which is not synonymous with paltry.

3. 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.

4. What is the word part placed before a word to change its meaning?

• A. Prefix
• B. Affix
• C. Suffix
• D. Vocab

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A prefix is the correct answer. A prefix is a word part attached at the beginning of a word to modify its root word, changing the definition or grammatical function of the word. Examples of prefixes include "un-" in "unhappy," "re-" in "redo," and "pre-" in "preview." Choice B, "Affix," is incorrect because while a prefix is a type of affix, not all affixes are prefixes. Choice C, "Suffix," is incorrect as a suffix is a word part added at the end of a word to change its meaning. Choice D, "Vocab," is incorrect as it refers to vocabulary or words related to a particular subject rather than a word part placed before a word.

5. What is the meaning of the word 'placebo' in the following sentence: 'Ten patients will receive the experimental drug while 10 take a placebo'?

• A. Fallback
• B. Substitute
• C. Control
• D. Curative

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'placebo' refers to a substance or treatment that resembles a real medical treatment but has no therapeutic effect. It is used as a standard against which the effects of the experimental drug are compared. A placebo is typically included in a control group in medical research to evaluate the actual effects of the experimental drug. Therefore, in this scenario, the placebo serves as a control to gauge the effectiveness of the experimental drug, making choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a placebo is not a fallback, substitute, or curative treatment in this context.

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