Prep
1. Reading
A paragraph explains that regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health,
strengthen muscles, and reduce stress. What is the main idea?
A. Exercise is difficult for most people.
B. Exercise provides several health benefits.
C. Cardiovascular health is the most important part of fitness.
D. Stress is caused by weak muscles.
Answer: B
2. Reading
Which statement is an inference?
A. The patient arrived at 8:00 a.m.
B. The nurse recorded the patient’s temperature.
C. The patient may be experiencing an infection because of the fever.
D. The thermometer showed 38.5°C.
Answer: C
3. Reading
What is the author’s purpose when writing instructions for operating a medical device?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To inform
D. To criticize
Answer: C
4. Reading
Which source would generally be most reliable for information about human anatomy?
A. Anonymous social-media post
,B. Anatomy textbook
C. Personal blog
D. Online comment
Answer: B
5. Reading
A graph shows that hospital visits increased from January through March. What can be
concluded?
A. Hospital visits decreased during this period.
B. Hospital visits remained unchanged.
C. Hospital visits increased during this period.
D. No patients visited the hospital in January.
Answer: C
6. Math
Calculate:
B. 1 ¹/₁₁
C. ⁵/₁
D. ⁷/₁₁
Answer: A
7. Math
What is 25% of 240?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 80
Answer: C
8. Math
Solve:
, B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Answer: B
9. Math
A student scores 72, 84, 90, and 74 on four tests. What is the mean?
A. 78
B. 80
C. 82
D. 84
Answer: B
10. Math
A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 8 servings. How many cups are needed for 20
servings?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: B
11. Math
Convert 0.625 to a fraction in simplest form.
A. ¹/₁
B. ⁵/₁
C. ³/₁
D. ⁷/₁
Answer: B
12. Math