Nursing Elites

1. What is the best description for the word 'distal'?

• A. Receives blood from lungs
• B. Farthest from injury
• C. Closest to heart
• D. Empathetic

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Farthest from injury.' In medical terminology, 'distal' refers to the body part that is farthest from the point of reference or injury. The term is commonly used to describe the location of structures in relation to a point of origin or attachment. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'distal' specifically denotes a spatial relationship in terms of distance from a point of reference, not blood flow, proximity to the heart, or emotional empathy.

2. What does the word 'pernicious,' commonly used to describe a harmful effect, mean?

• A. Valued
• B. Destructive
• C. Finicky
• D. Perpetual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Destructive.' 'Pernicious' is used to describe something having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. The other choices are incorrect because 'Valued' means considered important or cherished, 'Finicky' means overly particular or fussy, and 'Perpetual' means continuing indefinitely or recurring.

3. The patient made a ritual of arranging the food on his plate. Which word best describes the patient's behavior of arranging the food on his plate?

• A. Formal
• B. Ritualistic
• C. Formalizing
• D. Ritual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'ritualistic' is an adjective that describes actions or behaviors performed in a habitual or symbolic manner, often resembling a ritual. In this context, it best describes the patient's behavior of repeatedly and meticulously arranging food on the plate. 'Formal' (Choice A) does not capture the habitual or symbolic aspect of the behavior. 'Formalizing' (Choice C) is a verb form and does not describe the behavior itself. 'Ritual' (Choice D) is a noun and does not fit as well here since the question is asking for an adjective to describe the behavior.

4. A UTI is likely to involve the ___________.

• A. bones
• B. throat
• C. stomach
• D. bladder

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) is likely to involve the bladder. A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection where bacteria enter the bladder and cause inflammation and infection. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because a UTI specifically affects the urinary tract system and not the bones, throat, or stomach.

5. What does Elevate mean?

• A. To lower
• B. To lift up or place in a higher position
• C. To flatten
• D. To remove

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To lift up or place in a higher position.' Elevate means to raise something to a higher level or position. Choice A, 'To lower,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of elevate. Choice C, 'To flatten,' is incorrect as it means to make something level or smooth, not to raise it. Choice D, 'To remove,' is also incorrect as it means to take something away, not to lift or raise it.

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