Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The word 'Pernicious' is the only correctly spelled option provided.
It is an adjective meaning something that causes harm or injury, often in a slow, subtle, or insidious manner.
The other options are common phonetic misspellings of the word.

Option B: This is an incorrect spelling. The 'oi' combination does not appear in the word.
Option C: This is an incorrect spelling. It omits the second 'i' in the '-cious' suffix.
Option D: This is an incorrect spelling. It incorrectly places an 's' before the 'i' in the final syllable.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Correct spelling of an English word with clinical relevance as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses must be able to distinguish the symptoms of pernicious anemia from other types of anemia, as the neurological damage from untreated B12 deficiency can be irreversible.
Patient education is a critical nursing role. Patients with pernicious anemia must understand that their condition requires lifelong vitamin B12 replacement therapy, as the underlying autoimmune cause is not curable.
What if? If a patient with megaloblastic anemia is treated with folic acid alone without ruling out B12 deficiency, their anemia might improve, but the neurological damage from the underlying B12 deficiency will continue and may worsen. This makes accurate diagnosis essential.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand the task, which is to identify the correctly spelled word.
Examine each option. Sound out the word 'pernicious' mentally.
Analyze the structure of the word: 'Per-ni-cious'. The '-cious' suffix is common in English (e.g., delicious, precious).
Eliminate options that have clear spelling errors. 'Perncois' and 'Pernisious' have incorrect letter combinations.
Compare 'Pernicious' and 'Pernicous'. Recognize that the 'i' is necessary for the 'sh' sound in the '-cious' suffix.
Select the option that adheres to standard English spelling rules.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Pathology- ROBBINS & COTRAN PATHOLOGIC BASIS OF DISEASE 10TH Ed p. 655-657

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