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READING SECTION (Questions 1-37)
Question 1
Read the passage: "The nurse carefully measured the medication, double-
checked the dosage, and administered it to the patient. The patient's vital
signs improved within 30 minutes."
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The nurse measured medication
B. The nurse was careful and the patient improved
C. The patient's vital signs improved
D. Medication should be measured carefully
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage describes the nurse's careful actions and the
patient's improvement, connecting these two ideas. The main idea is that
careful nursing care led to patient improvement.
,Question 2
Read the passage: "Hypertension is a common condition that affects
millions worldwide. It is often called the 'silent killer' because it has no
symptoms. Regular blood pressure screening is essential for early
detection."
According to the passage, why is hypertension called the "silent killer"?
A. Because it causes sudden death
B. Because it has no symptoms
C. Because it affects millions of people
D. Because it is not detectable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage explicitly states that hypertension is called the
"silent killer" because it has no symptoms. The other options misrepresent
or add information not found in the text.
Question 3 (Select all that apply)
Read the passage: "The patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The
doctor recommended lifestyle changes, including diet modification and
exercise. The patient was also prescribed metformin."
Which treatments are recommended based on the passage?
A. Diet modification
B. Exercise
C. Metformin
D. Insulin
E. Surgery
,Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The passage mentions diet modification, exercise, and
metformin as treatments. Insulin and surgery are not mentioned and should
not be selected.
Question 4
Read the passage: "The nurse assessed the patient's pain level using a 0-10
pain scale. The patient rated their pain as 7 out of 10. The nurse
administered morphine 2 mg IV."
What did the nurse do after assessing the pain?
A. Called the doctor
B. Administered morphine
C. Asked the patient to rate the pain
D. Documented the pain score
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sequence clearly shows the nurse assessed pain first, then
administered morphine. The other actions are not described in the passage.
Question 5
Read the passage: "The medication should be taken with food to reduce
the risk of stomach upset. It should be taken at the same time each day for
best results. Do not crush or chew the tablet."
What should the patient avoid doing with the tablet?
, A. Taking it with food
B. Taking it at the same time each day
C. Crushing or chewing it
D. Taking it with water
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passage explicitly states "Do not crush or chew the tablet."
The other options are either recommended or not addressed.
Question 6 (Select all that apply)
Read the passage: "Immunizations help protect against serious diseases
such as measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B. The CDC recommends a
specific immunization schedule for children and adults."
Which diseases are mentioned in the passage?
A. Measles
B. Mumps
C. Rubella
D. Hepatitis B
E. Polio
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: All four diseases (measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B) are
explicitly mentioned in the passage. Polio is not mentioned.
Question 7
Read the passage: "The patient was admitted to the hospital with