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SCENARIO 5: From a discharge summary: “The patient was instructed on wound care and the importance of taking his medication regular.” The grammatical error is:

A. "instructed on"
B. "importance of"
C. "his medication"
D. "regular" instead of "regularly"
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Jun 6, 2026

Identify the error in the following sentence: “The patient reported that their leg was feeling numb, he also had difficulty walking.”

A. Incorrect use of "their"
B. A comma splice (run-on sentence)
C. Incorrect verb tense
D. Missing subject
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Jun 6, 2026

Which is the most appropriate synonym for “alleviate” in a clinical context?

A. worsen
B. measure
C. relieve
D. cause
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The word “prognosis” refers to the:

A. cause of a disease
B. identification of a disease
C. predicted course of a disease
D. treatment for a disease
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

The prefix “hypo-” in “hypoglycemia” indicates:

A. high
B. low
C. normal
D. within
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The suffix “-itis” in “appendicitis” means:

A. removal of
B. inflammation of
C. pain in
D. examination of
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Jun 6, 2026

What does the term “ambulate” mean in a nursing context?

A. To feed
B. To walk
C. To bathe
D. To medicate
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient who is “lethargic” is:

A. alert and oriented
B. energetic and active
C. drowsy and sluggish
D. aggressive and agitated
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Jun 6, 2026

The term “etiology” refers to the ______ of a disease.

A. outcome
B. cause or origin
C. signs and symptoms
D. treatment plan
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Jun 6, 2026

Which word is an antonym for “benign”?

A. harmless
B. cancerous
C. stable
D. painful
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Based on the passage above, when is hand hygiene required?

A. Only before touching a patient.
B. Only after touching a patient.
C. Before and after all interactions with a patient or their environment.
D. Only when hands are visibly soiled.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In the passage above, the word “empowered” most nearly means:

A. wealthy
B. physically strong
C. given the knowledge and confidence to take control
D. legally authorized
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence best represents the main idea of a paragraph about professional communication in nursing?

A. Nurses talk to patients all day long.
B. Effective communication is a fundamental skill that builds trust, ensures patient safety, and improves health outcomes.
C. Using complex medical jargon is a sign of a knowledgeable nurse.
D. Family members should not be included in conversations about patient care.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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