Nursing Elites

1. What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the essay?

• A. To persuade the reader to have an ECG
• B. To entertain the reader with a heartwarming story
• C. To inform the reader how an electrocardiograph reads the electric currents emitted by the heart
• D. To analyze the difference between the SA node and the AV node

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's primary purpose in writing the essay is to inform the reader about how an electrocardiograph reads the electric currents emitted by the heart. Choice A is incorrect because there is no attempt to persuade the reader to have an ECG. Choice B is incorrect because the essay is focused on providing information rather than entertaining with a heartwarming story. Choice D is incorrect as the essay does not primarily analyze the difference between the SA node and the AV node; instead, it focuses on explaining how an electrocardiograph reads electric currents from the heart.

2. What is a solution to insomnia?

• A. Developing good sleep habits and using herbs and spices.
• B. Avoiding physical activity.
• C. Staying awake for longer periods.
• D. Eating large meals before bed.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Developing good sleep habits and using herbs and spices. The passage highlights that sleep hygiene, which involves developing good sleep habits and non-pharmacological therapies like herbs and spices, are solutions to insomnia. These methods aim to promote better sleep quality. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Avoiding physical activity, staying awake for longer periods, and eating large meals before bed can actually worsen insomnia symptoms and disrupt sleep patterns.

3. Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Barefoot Running?

• A. Runners who take their shoes off may face some hazards.
• B. Modern running shoes may increase the odds for injury.
• C. Walking barefoot is good for the muscles and tendons.
• D. Before 1950, even Olympic runners ran barefoot.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not imply that Olympic runners specifically ran barefoot before 1950. While it discusses historical context regarding running shoes, the claim about Olympic runners is not substantiated within the text, making D the correct answer. It represents an inference that cannot be drawn from the provided information.

4. What is the meaning of the word consensus as it is used in the last paragraph about Barefoot Running?

• A. Investigation.
• B. Purpose.
• C. Trepidation.
• D. Unanimity.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: "Consensus" refers to a general agreement or unanimity among individuals, particularly regarding the safety and effectiveness of barefoot running. The passage discusses differing opinions on this subject, indicating that there is not a unanimous agreement. Thus, choice D accurately captures the meaning of "consensus" within the context of the discussion.

5. Sleeping apparently helps with everything EXCEPT ___________.

• A. Fatigue
• B. Memory
• C. Learning
• D. Appetite

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the provided extract, sleeping helps with fatigue, memory, and learning. The passage mentions how a nap can refresh the brain, improve the ability to learn and remember, and enhance memory. However, the extract does not mention anything about sleeping helping with appetite. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are supported by the content of the passage, emphasizing the positive effects of sleep on fatigue, memory, and learning.

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