Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for unruffled?

• A. Concerned
• B. Wholesome
• C. Tedious
• D. Composed

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Unruffled means calm and not agitated. The word 'composed' also means calm and collected, making it the correct synonym in this context. 'Concerned' (choice A) means worried or anxious, 'wholesome' (choice B) means promoting health and well-being, and 'tedious' (choice C) means boring or monotonous, making them all incorrect choices.

2. Finishing isn't as important as answering correctly.

• A. Quick
• B. As quick
• C. So quickist
• D. Quickly

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' is the correct adverb form that should be used to modify the verb 'answering.' 'Quickly' is the adverb form needed here to describe how the action is performed. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate adverb form required in the sentence.

3. A vertiginous patient is ___________.

• A. on a liquid diet
• B. lying flat
• C. burned
• D. dizzy

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A vertiginous patient is dizzy. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness that can be caused by various underlying medical conditions affecting the inner ear or brain. So, a vertiginous patient would be experiencing dizziness. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the condition of vertigo.

4. What does Collusion refer to?

• A. Agreement
• B. Conspiracy
• C. Misunderstanding
• D. Honesty

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Collusion refers to a secret agreement or conspiracy, often for deceitful or illegal purposes. While choices A, C, and D may involve some level of agreement or understanding, collusion specifically implies a secretive and usually dishonest arrangement, making choices A, C, and D incorrect in this context.

5. 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.

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