Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of Absorption?

• A. Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream
• B. Secretion of enzymes into the stomach
• C. Absorption of water from the intestines
• D. Excretion of waste from the body

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream.' Absorption specifically refers to the process where nutrients are taken up by the body from the digestive tract into the bloodstream for utilization. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B refers to the secretion of enzymes into the stomach, choice C refers to the absorption of water from the intestines, and choice D refers to the excretion of waste from the body, which are not the definitions of absorption.

2. The abbreviation HPV on a medical form refers to a particular ___________.

• A. blood condition
• B. viral infection
• C. heart rate
• D. therapy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The abbreviation HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, which is a viral infection commonly transmitted through sexual contact. It is known to cause genital warts and various types of cancers, including cervical cancer. Choice A is incorrect because HPV is not related to a blood condition. Choice C is incorrect because HPV does not refer to heart rate. Choice D is incorrect as HPV is not a therapy but rather a virus.

3. Which part of the sentence contains a typographical error?

• A. To a
• B. Very strong
• C. Being
• D. Went from

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The phrase 'Went form' contains a typographical error. It should be 'went from' to indicate the change in condition correctly. Choice A 'To a,' choice B 'Very strong,' and choice C 'Being' are grammatically correct and do not contain any typographical errors in the given sentence.

4. To which part of the human body does 'superior' refer?

• A. Top
• B. Bottom
• C. Front
• D. Back

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In human anatomy, the term 'superior' refers to a position or structure that is closer to the top of the body or situated above another structure in relation to the standard anatomical position. This means that choice A, 'Top,' is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the anatomical meaning of 'superior.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to different anatomical directions that are not synonymous with 'superior.' 'Bottom' (choice B) refers to 'inferior,' 'Front' (choice C) relates to 'anterior,' and 'Back' (choice D) corresponds to 'posterior.'

5. What is another word for PRECAUTION?

• A. Rule
• B. Routine procedure
• C. Preventive measure
• D. Habit

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Preventive measure.' A precaution is a preventive action taken to avoid harm or danger. 'Rule' (A) and 'Habit' (D) do not capture the essence of being cautious to prevent something negative. 'Routine procedure' (B) is related to a regular way of doing things, but it does not specifically imply taking action to prevent harm.

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