Nursing Elites

1. What does the term 'Sallow' mean in reference to skin?

• A. Has a reddish tint
• B. Has a yellowish tint
• C. Has a bluish tint
• D. Has a greenish tint

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Sallow skin refers to skin that has a yellowish tint. The term 'sallow' specifically describes a complexion that appears somewhat yellowish or unhealthy. Choice A, 'Has a reddish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not reddish. Choice C, 'Has a bluish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not bluish. Choice D, 'Has a greenish tint,' is incorrect as sallow skin is not greenish.

2. What is the meaning of exacerbate?

• A. To lessen in intensity
• B. To make worse
• C. To neutralize
• D. To control

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To make worse.' Exacerbate means to worsen or make a situation, condition, or problem more severe or intense, not to lessen it. Therefore, if something exacerbates a situation, it means it makes it worse. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because exacerbate does not mean to lessen in intensity, neutralize, or control the situation, but rather to worsen it.

3. Everyone thought that was the __________ test of the whole course.

• A. Most easiest
• B. Most easy
• C. Easiest
• D. Easy

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Easiest.' The word 'easiest' is the correct superlative form of 'easy,' which is used to compare one item against others in terms of degree. 'Most easiest' and 'most easy' are grammatically incorrect. Choice D, 'Easy,' is incorrect as it is not a superlative form and does not convey a comparison of the test against others in the course.

4. Select the meaning of the word 'residual' in the sentence. Something that remains is referred to as __________.

• A. Resident
• B. Residual
• C. Resistance
• D. Resin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Residual.' In the given sentence, 'residual' is used to describe something that is left or remaining. 'Residual' fits the context perfectly as it aligns with the definition of what remains. The other choices are incorrect: A) 'Resident' refers to a person living in a specific place, C) 'Resistance' is the act of opposing or withstanding something, and D) 'Resin' is a sticky substance produced by plants.

5. What does Adhere mean?

• A. To ignore something
• B. To stick to something
• C. To go against something
• D. To pull apart

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To stick to something.' Adhere means to stay attached or stick to something. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Choice A 'To ignore something' is the opposite of adhere, choice C 'To go against something' means to oppose rather than stick to, and choice D 'To pull apart' is the opposite of sticking together.

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