Which of these is not a synonym for 'controlled'?

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The question requires identifying the option that is not a synonym for 'controlled'.
The term 'Uncontrolled' is the direct opposite, or antonym, of 'controlled'.
'Autocratic' refers to a form of leadership with absolute power and is not synonymous with the general meaning of being regulated or restrained.
Therefore, the pair 'Uncontrolled/Autocratic' does not share the same meaning as 'controlled'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option B: This option is incorrect because 'Control' is the root word of 'controlled' and is closely related in meaning. A state of being controlled implies that control is being exerted.
Option C: This option is incorrect because the word 'Bound' within the pair is a synonym for 'controlled'. It means to be restrained or confined.
Option D: This option is incorrect because 'Limited' is a direct synonym for 'controlled'. Controlling something often involves imposing limits on it.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Synonym and Antonym Recognition as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
In nursing documentation, precision in language is critical. 'Controlled' is a key term used to describe patient status.
Examples include 'pain controlled' with analgesia, 'bleeding controlled' with pressure, or 'hypertension controlled' with medication. This indicates the interventions are effective.
Conversely, 'uncontrolled' signifies a problem or emergency, such as 'uncontrolled diabetes' or 'uncontrolled seizures', requiring immediate attention and a change in the care plan.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core meaning of the keyword in the question, which is 'controlled' (meaning regulated, restrained, or kept in check).
Next, analyze the lead-in keyword 'not'. This tells you to look for the option that does NOT mean the same thing as 'controlled'.
Evaluate each option pair:
Does 'Uncontrolled/Autocratic' mean the same as 'controlled'? 'Uncontrolled' is the opposite, and 'autocratic' is a different concept.
Does 'Control' mean the same? It's the root word and closely related.
Does 'Committed/Bound' mean the same? 'Bound' is a synonym.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Synonym and Antonym Recognition
Stem keywords: synonym, controlled
Lead-in keywords: not
Negative lead-in flag: NOT

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. 15316-15318

E6 Textbook of Nursing Management and Leadership I. Clemen — Subpart A (pp 26-327 of 982) p. 143-145

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