Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of Contrite?

• A. Guilty
• B. Regretful
• C. Shameful
• D. Pleased

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Regretful.' Contrite means feeling regret or remorse. 'Guilty' (A) refers to being responsible for a wrongdoing, not necessarily feeling remorseful. 'Shameful' (C) means feeling ashamed, which is related but not the same as feeling regret. 'Pleased' (D) means feeling satisfied or happy, which is the opposite of contrite.

2. Select the meaning of the word 'occluded' in the sentence: 'The patient had an occluded artery.'

• A. Obstructed
• B. Open
• C. Broken
• D. Cloudy

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Occluded' means blocked or obstructed, making 'Obstructed' the correct answer. In the context of a patient having an occluded artery, it implies that the artery is blocked. The other options, 'Open,' 'Broken,' and 'Cloudy,' do not accurately describe a blocked artery.

3. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. Quick action kept the disease from permeating the general population.

• A. Conquering
• B. Wounding
• C. Deterring
• D. Infiltrating

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'permeating' indicates the process of spreading throughout or penetrating into. 'Infiltrating' is the most appropriate synonym for this meaning, as it captures the idea of the disease spreading into the general population. 'Conquering' (Choice A) means to overcome or defeat, which is not the meaning in this context. 'Wounding' (Choice B) means to cause injury, which is not relevant to the sentence. 'Deterring' (Choice C) means to discourage or prevent, which does not fit the context of the disease spreading.

4. A patient who is querulous might be guilty of ______.

• A. Stealing
• B. Questioning
• C. Overeating
• D. Complaining

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Complaining.' 'Querulous' means complaining in a petulant or whining manner. This word describes someone who is constantly finding fault and is difficult to please. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'querulous' specifically refers to complaining behavior, not stealing, questioning, or overeating.

5. Someone who is Altruistic might also be called ______

• A. Selfish
• B. Charitable
• C. Greedy
• D. Hateful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Altruistic individuals exhibit selfless concern for others, demonstrating a charitable nature. Therefore, being described as charitable aligns with the trait of altruism. Choice A, 'Selfish,' is the opposite of altruistic as it denotes concern only for oneself. Choice C, 'Greedy,' implies a strong desire for more and is not synonymous with altruism. Choice D, 'Hateful,' suggests a feeling of strong dislike, which is not reflective of altruistic behavior.

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