Nursing Elites

1. What is the author’s attitude toward the use of cosmetics?

• A. Sympathetic
• B. Mocking
• C. Tolerant
• D. Disapproving

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author’s tone is disapproving, as evidenced by the focus on the negative consequences of using cosmetics with harmful ingredients. The passage discusses historical and contemporary health issues related to beauty practices, indicating a critical stance on the use of cosmetics that compromise health, which supports option D.

2. What is the meaning of the word disparate as used in the first paragraph?

• A. Unusual
• B. Diverse
• C. Trivial
• D. Damaging

Correct answer: B

Rationale: "Disparate" means diverse or different. The passage discusses how Lyme disease has various symptoms that mimic other diseases, making it difficult to diagnose.

3. What does the passage about the Water Cycle explain?

• A. The water cycle consists of precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.
• B. The water cycle is a continuous process of recycling water on Earth.
• C. Rain is the most important part of the water cycle.
• D. Evaporation is the final step in the water cycle.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The water cycle consists of precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.' The passage explains the stages of the water cycle, starting with precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, or hail) falling to the ground, followed by runoff, evaporation transforming liquid water into water vapor, and finally condensation turning water vapor back into liquid. Choice B is incorrect because it is too broad and doesn't specifically address the stages of the water cycle. Choice C is incorrect as rain is just one part of the water cycle and not the most important. Choice D is incorrect as evaporation is not the final step but one of the stages of the water cycle.

4. Why did the author write the passage on Getting a Good Night's Sleep?

• A. To explain insomnia and propose solutions for it.
• B. To entertain readers with sleep trivia.
• C. To persuade people to sleep more.
• D. To inform about the benefits of herbs for sleep.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The author wrote the passage to address the issue of insomnia, offering solutions such as sleep hygiene and non-pharmacological therapies. The passage discusses the challenges of insomnia, its impact on daily life, and emphasizes the importance of seeking help to achieve a good night's sleep. Choice B is incorrect as the passage focuses on a serious topic rather than entertaining with trivia. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not aim to persuade people to sleep more but to address insomnia specifically. Choice D is incorrect as the passage mentions herbs and spices as part of non-pharmacological therapies for insomnia, not primarily focusing on their benefits.

5. Which statement is not listed as a detail within the passage?

• A. Changes in the ECG are typically used for the diagnosis of abnormal cardiac rhythm.
• B. The signal has a characteristic record called the electrocardiogram.
• C. The 'wave of excitation' starts at the SA node.
• D. The 'wave of excitation' spreads through the heart wall and is accompanied by electric changes.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The corrected statement should be: Changes in the ECG are not typically used for the diagnosis of abnormal cardiac rhythm. The passage mentions that the heart sends out electric currents in waves, and the 'wave of excitation' spreads through the heart wall accompanied by electric changes. It details the process of how the heart's electric impulses are recorded and how abnormalities can be detected. However, it does not state that ECG changes are specifically used for diagnosing abnormal cardiac rhythms. Choice A is the correct answer because it misrepresents the information provided in the passage. Choices B, C, and D are all supported by the passage and align with the details mentioned regarding the electrocardiogram and the wave of excitation in the heart.

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