Question 15

The client appeared to be 'impervious' to pain, meaning they were not affected by it.

The term 'impervious' in this context indicates that the client was not influenced or harmed by pain, demonstrating an ability to withstand it without noticeable effect.

A) Coping well

This option suggests that the client is managing pain effectively, which implies some level of awareness or effect from the pain. However, 'impervious' indicates a lack of effect altogether, making this choice incorrect.

B) Enjoying

To enjoy pain would imply a positive reaction or engagement with it, which directly contradicts the meaning of 'impervious.' Therefore, this option is also incorrect as it does not align with the context of being unaffected by pain.

C) Not affected

This option accurately captures the meaning of 'impervious' in the sentence. It conveys that the client does not experience the pain in a way that alters their state, which aligns perfectly with the intended meaning.

D) Very sensitive

Being very sensitive to pain suggests a heightened awareness or responsiveness to it, which is the opposite of being 'impervious.' This choice is incorrect as it contradicts the definition of the quoted word.

Conclusion

The correct answer is C) Not affected, as it directly reflects the meaning of 'impervious' in the context of the sentence. The other options either misinterpret the concept of being unaffected by pain or suggest a sensitivity that does not align with the definition of the term in question.