Arrange the following words according to English dictionary. 1. Hepatitis 2. Cholera 3. Peptidoglycan 4. Chit… - NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-2nd

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Explanation

The question requires arranging four words in the order they would appear in an English dictionary.
The primary sorting is based on the first letter of each word: C (Chitin, Cholera), H (Hepatitis), P (Peptidoglycan).
For words with the same starting letters ('Chitin' and 'Cholera'), the comparison proceeds to the next letter until a difference is found.
The third letter 'i' in 'Chitin' comes before the third letter 'o' in 'Cholera', establishing their order.
Following the 'C' words, 'Hepatitis' comes next, and 'Peptidoglycan' comes last, based on the alphabetical order of H and P.
This results in the sequence: Chitin (4), Cholera (2), Hepatitis (1), Peptidoglycan (3).

Option A: This sequence (2,3,1,4) incorrectly places 'Cholera' before 'Chitin' and starts with 'Cholera' instead of a word that comes earlier alphabetically.
Option C: This sequence (4,1,3,2) incorrectly places 'Hepatitis' (H) before 'Cholera' (C). In the alphabet, 'C' comes before 'H'.
Option D: This sequence (3,1,4,2) incorrectly starts with 'Peptidoglycan' (P). Words beginning with 'C' and 'H' should come before it.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Alphabetical Arrangement (Dictionary Order) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general aptitude question, familiarity with medical terminology is crucial for nurses for accurate documentation, communication with the healthcare team, and understanding patient conditions.
Misinterpreting or misspelling a medical term can lead to serious errors in patient care and medication administration.
What if the words were 'Hypoglycemia' and 'Hyperglycemia'? A nurse must know the alphabetical order for filing/finding records, but more importantly, understand the critical clinical difference between the two conditions to provide safe care.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the task: arrange the given words in alphabetical (dictionary) order.
Look at the first letter of each word: H, C, P, C.
Group the words by their first letter. The 'C' words will come first.
For words with the same starting letter ('Cholera', 'Chitin'), move to the second letter ('h' for both). Since they are the same, move to the third letter ('o' vs 'i').
Determine the order of the 'C' words based on the third letter: 'i' comes before 'o', so 'Chitin' is before 'Cholera'.
Arrange the remaining words ('Hepatitis', 'Peptidoglycan') based on their first letters ('H', 'P').

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