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Section 1: Reading (Questions 1-50)
1. Read the passage and answer the question: "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. The main idea is that careful nursing care led to patient improvement .
, 2. Read the passage and answer the question: "Hypertension is a common condition
that affects millions of people 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 states that hypertension is called the "silent killer" because it has
no symptoms .
3. 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 of the following are recommended treatments
based on the passage? (Select all that apply)
A) Diet modification
B) Exercise
C) Metformin
D) Insulin
E) Surgery
Correct Answers: A, B, C
, Rationale: The passage mentions diet modification (A), exercise (B), and metformin (C).
Insulin (D) and surgery (E) are not mentioned .
4. Read the passage and answer the question: "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: After assessing the pain, the nurse administered morphine 2 mg IV .
5. Read the passage and answer the question: "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 states: "Do not crush or chew the tablet" .
6. Read the passage: "Immunizations are an important part of preventive healthcare.
They help protect against serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and
hepatitis B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a
specific immunization schedule for children and adults." Which diseases are
mentioned in the passage? (Select all that apply)
A) Measles
B) Mumps
C) Rubella
D) Hepatitis B
E) Polio
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B are mentioned. Polio (E) is not
mentioned .
7. In a passage describing the history of hand hygiene in healthcare, the author
states: "Semmelweis's insistence on chlorinated lime washes reduced puerperal
fever mortality from 18% to 2%, yet his ideas were rejected by the medical
establishment." What can be inferred about the medical establishment's reaction?