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

A. high
B. low ✓
C. normal
D. within
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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
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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
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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.
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Jun 6, 2026
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