Select the wrongly spelt word?

Appeared in: AIIMS Bhopal NO - 2018 (Shift-1st)

Explanation

'Obcase' because it is not a recognized word in the English language and has no defined meaning.
The question requires identifying the word that is spelled incorrectly from the given list.
While 'Obesity', 'Obey', and 'Oblige' are all standard English words, 'Obcase' is not.

Option A: This is an incorrect choice because 'Obesity' is a correctly spelled word.
Option B: This is an incorrect choice because 'Obey' is a correctly spelled word.
Option C: This is an incorrect choice because 'Oblige' is a correctly spelled word.

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 nursing for clear and unambiguous documentation in patient charts, which is a legal record.
Misspelling a medication name or a medical term can lead to serious medication errors or misinterpretation of a patient's condition, directly impacting patient safety.
What if? If a nurse wrote 'obcase' instead of 'obese' in a patient's chart, it would cause confusion and require clarification, delaying care and reflecting poorly on professionalism. Clear communication is paramount.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand that you need to find the 'wrongly spelt word'.
Examine each option individually: 'Obesity', 'Obey', 'Oblige', 'Obcase'.
Recall or look up the spelling and meaning of each word.
Identify the words that are familiar and correctly spelled in standard English.
The word that is not a recognized English word or is spelled incorrectly is the correct answer.
In this case, 'Obesity', 'Obey', and 'Oblige' are all correct, leaving 'Obcase' as the wrongly spelled word.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Medicine Harrison 22e Part 2 p. 1085-1087

E6 Psychology Morgan King 9e Part 2 p. 385-387

Practise the full AIIMS Bhopal NO - 2018 (Shift-1st)

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