Find the correctly spelt word from the following?

Appeared in: WCL Staff Nurse - 2022

Explanation

The word 'Rehabilitation' is spelled correctly with the sequence 'Re-ha-bil-i-ta-tion'.
It refers to the process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
The other three options contain common spelling errors.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: The word 'Crystllization' is misspelled. It contains an extra 'l'.
Option B: The word 'Controvertial' is misspelled. It is missing the 's' after 'ver'.
Option C: The word 'Interogation' is misspelled. It is missing the second 'r'.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Spelling and Vocabulary as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Accurate spelling is critical in all forms of medical and nursing documentation to ensure clarity, prevent misinterpretation, and maintain professionalism.
A spelling error in a patient's chart, prescription, or referral can lead to serious medical errors, affecting patient safety.
What if? - If a nurse wrote 'interogation' instead of 'interrogation' in a report detailing a patient interview, it could be perceived as unprofessional and might cast doubt on the accuracy of the entire report, especially in a medico-legal context.

How to Approach the Question

This is a direct recall question testing English spelling.
First, read each option carefully, sounding it out mentally or aloud.
Look for common spelling traps, such as double consonants (Crystllization), missing letters (Interogation), or incorrect vowel/consonant usage (Controvertial).
Compare each word against your own knowledge of its correct spelling.
Select the word that appears to be spelled correctly. In this case, 'Rehabilitation' follows standard English spelling rules.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Spelling and Vocabulary
Stem keywords: correctly spelt word
Lead-in keywords: Find
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 15886-15888

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