Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of perused?

• A. Passed judgment on
• B. Engaged in
• C. Read thoroughly
• D. Took notes about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Read thoroughly.' The word 'perused' means to read or examine carefully or in detail. It does not imply passing judgment, engaging in, or taking notes. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'perused' specifically refers to reading thoroughly, not making judgments, participating in, or taking notes.

2. The interns observed the CONTOURS of the patients' rash. What does Contours mean?

• A. Color
• B. Shape
• C. Size
• D. Texture

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Shape.' Contours refer to the outline or shape of something. In this context, the interns were observing the shape or outline of the patients' rash, not the color, size, or texture. Colors, sizes, and textures are not typically described as contours, making choices A, C, and D incorrect.

3. What does the quoted word 'occluded' mean in the following sentence? The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was 'occluded'.

• A. Normal
• B. Impaired
• C. Inadequate
• D. Obstructed

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Obstructed.' 'Occluded' means blocked or obstructed, indicating that the circulation to the foot was hindered. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'occluded' does not mean normal, impaired, or inadequate but rather obstructed.

4. What is the correct subjunctive verb to complete the sentence? 'If I ___ you, I'd leave now.'

• A. Were
• B. Is
• C. Be
• D. Was

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Were.' In the subjunctive mood, we use 'were' for hypothetical or unreal situations. The sentence should read, 'If I were you, I'd leave now.' Choice B ('Is') is incorrect because it is not in the subjunctive form. Choice C ('Be') is incorrect as it is the base form and not the correct form for the subjunctive mood. Choice D ('Was') is incorrect as it is the past tense form and not used in the subjunctive mood.

5. What does Cast mean?

• A. A tool used for breaking bones
• B. Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone
• C. A soft bandage
• D. An instrument used in surgery

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. A cast is a hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone. Choice A is incorrect as a cast is not a tool used for breaking bones, but rather for supporting and protecting them. Choice C is incorrect as a cast is not a soft bandage but a rigid structure. Choice D is incorrect as a cast is not an instrument used in surgery, but a medical device used for bone support.

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