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Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to walk?
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Obese
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Geriatric
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Toddler
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Hale
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
C. ToddlerExplanation
A “toddler” is a young child, typically between ages 1 and 3, who is just learning to walk—often described as “toddling.” “Obese” refers to excessive weight. “Geriatric” refers to elderly individuals. “Hale” means healthy or robust. Only “toddler” accurately describes a child just learning to walk.Efface is best defined as
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Remarkably bad; flagrant.
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The quality of being keen.
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The power to bring about results.
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To rub out or erase.
Explanation
Correct Answer: D. To rub out or erase
Explanation:
Efface means to wipe out, erase, or make something disappear—whether physically, like rubbing pencil marks from paper, or figuratively, such as trying to efface a bad memory. It conveys the idea of removing all traces of something.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Remarkably bad; flagrant
This defines egregious, not efface. It refers to shocking or outrageous behavior, not erasing.
B. The quality of being keen
This matches the word acuity, especially mental sharpness or insight—not efface.
C. The power to bring about results
This defines efficacy or effectiveness. Efface is about removal, not producing results.
In the healthcare fields, the act of urinating is called what?
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Voiding
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Defecation
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Mastication
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Regurgitation
Explanation
Correct Answer: A. Voiding
Explanation:
Voiding is the medical term for the act of urinating—releasing urine from the bladder through the urethra. Healthcare professionals use this term to document or discuss urinary function in clinical settings.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
B. Defecation
This refers to the act of having a bowel movement, not urination.
C. Mastication
Mastication means chewing food, which is part of digestion, not elimination.
D. Regurgitation
Regurgitation refers to the backward flow of stomach contents or undigested food, often associated with vomiting or gastroesophageal reflux—not urination.
If a person has an overt sign of a disease, what kind of sign is this person displaying?
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Verbal
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Somewhat hidden
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Interpretative
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Easily observed
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
D. Easily observedExplanation
The word “overt” means open, visible, or easily observed. An overt sign of disease is one that can be clearly seen without special testing. “Verbal” refers to spoken communication. “Somewhat hidden” is the opposite of overt. “Interpretative” involves judgment or analysis rather than visibility. Only “easily observed” matches the meaning of “overt.”Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's status.
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Whereabouts
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Physical condition
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Place in society
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Ability to pay
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
B. Physical conditionExplanation
In a medical context, the word “status” refers to a patient’s current physical condition or overall health state. Doctors commonly ask about a patient’s status to understand changes or updates in their medical condition. “Whereabouts” refers to a person’s location. “Place in society” concerns social standing. “Ability to pay” relates to finances. Only “physical condition” matches the meaning of “status” in this sentence.Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence:
The doctor's ______ was filled by the hospital's pharmacist.
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Perscription
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Preception
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Prescription
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Perception
Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Prescription
Explanation:
Prescription is the correct word and spelling. It refers to a written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine or treatment. In this sentence, it correctly describes what was filled by the pharmacist.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Perscription
This is a common misspelling of prescription. It is not a valid word.
B. Preception
This is a misspelling and not a real word. It may be confused with perception, but it is incorrect in this context.
D. Perception
Perception refers to awareness or understanding of something through the senses. It does not fit the sentence, which is clearly referring to a medication order.
The opposite of patent is ____________
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Open.
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Antsy.
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Closed.
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Clothed
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
C. Closed.Explanation
In medical terminology, “patent” means open, unobstructed, or allowing passage (for example, a patent airway). The opposite of open is “closed.” “Antsy” means restless. “Clothed” refers to being dressed. Only “closed” correctly represents the opposite of “patent.”A note in the patient's medical record states, "Anticipatory grieving." Which patient situation best explains this notation?
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A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor.
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A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after a 2-month hospitalization.
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A patient who will have the left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow.
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A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session.
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
C. A patient who will have the left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow.Explanation
Anticipatory grieving refers to the emotional process that occurs before an actual loss happens. It is common when a patient is preparing for a significant loss—such as a limb, health, or a loved one.A patient who is scheduled for a leg amputation is already beginning to process the emotional impact of losing a major part of their body. This includes anxiety, sadness, fear, and mourning the loss before it physically occurs.
Why the other options are incorrect:
None of the other options involve an impending or expected loss:– Giving birth is not a loss.
– Discharge from the hospital is a positive event.
– Pain during therapy is discomfort, not grief.
The classroom instructor concluded the discussion of creation by saying, "There is no need to argue this question any ______."
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Farther
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Much farther
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Further
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Additional
Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Further
Explanation:
Further is the correct word when referring to the continuation of a discussion or idea. In this context, the instructor is indicating there's no need to continue or extend the argument—making further the appropriate choice.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Farther
Farther refers to physical distance, not the progression of a conversation or discussion.
B. Much farther
This still implies physical distance and is awkward and incorrect in this abstract context.
D. Additional
Additional is an adjective, and the sentence requires an adverb to complete the phrase "any ___." Further fits grammatically and contextually.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
Inoculation is the preferred way to deal with a flu epidemic.
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Necessary
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Desired
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Requested
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Required
Explanation
Correct Answer Is:
B. DesiredExplanation
The word “preferred” means favored, chosen, or most desired among available options. In the sentence, inoculation (vaccination) is the desired or favored method for addressing a flu epidemic. It does not mean it is strictly necessary or required. “Requested” also does not carry the meaning of preference. Only “desired” correctly reflects the meaning of “preferred.”How to Order
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