WGU Nursing Entrance Exam – ATI TEAS
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
Section 1: Reading (25 Questions)
,1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the passage?
Passage: In recent years, the prevalence of telehealth services has expanded dramatically. Initially adopted as a
necessity during global health crises, it has now become a permanent fixture in many healthcare systems. Proponents
cite increased access for rural populations, reduced travel costs for patients, and improved convenience. However, critics
raise concerns about the digital divide, the potential for lower-quality assessments, and issues surrounding data privacy.
The future of telehealth will likely depend on addressing these challenges while maximizing its benefits.
A. To argue that telehealth is superior to in-person care.
B. To persuade readers to advocate for more telehealth services.
C. To provide a balanced overview of the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth.
D. To explain the technical requirements for using telehealth services.
> Answer: C
> Rationale: The passage presents both the positive aspects ("proponents cite...") and the negative aspects ("critics raise
concerns...") of telehealth. It does not take a definitive side, making it a balanced overview rather than an argumentative
or persuasive text. The technical requirements are not discussed.
2. According to the passage, what is one benefit of telehealth for patients?
A. It guarantees a more accurate diagnosis.
B. It reduces the cost of travel.
,C. It eliminates the need for all in-person visits.
D. It ensures complete data privacy.
> Answer: B
> Rationale: The passage explicitly states that proponents cite "reduced travel costs for patients" as a benefit. It does not
claim it guarantees more accurate diagnoses or eliminates the need for all in-person visits. In fact, it notes concerns about
data privacy.
3. What is the meaning of the word "prevalence" as used in the first sentence of the passage?
A. The quality of being rare
B. The widespread occurrence of something
C. The legal prohibition of something
D. The financial cost of something
> Answer: B
> Rationale: In the context of the passage, "prevalence" refers to how common or widespread telehealth services have
become. The other options are incorrect definitions for this context.
4. Which of the following is the author's main point in the third sentence?
A. Telehealth has become a permanent fixture.
, B. There are significant concerns associated with telehealth.
C. Telehealth was more successful during global health crises.
D. Patients prefer telehealth over in-person care.
> Answer: B
> Rationale: The third sentence begins with "However, critics raise concerns..." and goes on to list several negative issues
like the digital divide, quality of assessments, and data privacy. This sentence's primary function is to introduce the
counterarguments and concerns related to telehealth.
5. Which of the following sentences from the passage best supports the idea that telehealth's success is not guaranteed?
A. "In recent years, the prevalence of telehealth services has expanded dramatically."
B. "Proponents cite increased access for rural populations..."
C. "The future of telehealth will likely depend on addressing these challenges..."
D. "Initially adopted as a necessity during global health crises..."
> Answer: C
> Rationale: This sentence directly implies that the future of telehealth is conditional. By stating that its future "will likely
depend on addressing these challenges," the author suggests it is not guaranteed to succeed unless the problems
outlined are solved.
6. What is the author's tone in the passage?
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
Section 1: Reading (25 Questions)
,1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the passage?
Passage: In recent years, the prevalence of telehealth services has expanded dramatically. Initially adopted as a
necessity during global health crises, it has now become a permanent fixture in many healthcare systems. Proponents
cite increased access for rural populations, reduced travel costs for patients, and improved convenience. However, critics
raise concerns about the digital divide, the potential for lower-quality assessments, and issues surrounding data privacy.
The future of telehealth will likely depend on addressing these challenges while maximizing its benefits.
A. To argue that telehealth is superior to in-person care.
B. To persuade readers to advocate for more telehealth services.
C. To provide a balanced overview of the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth.
D. To explain the technical requirements for using telehealth services.
> Answer: C
> Rationale: The passage presents both the positive aspects ("proponents cite...") and the negative aspects ("critics raise
concerns...") of telehealth. It does not take a definitive side, making it a balanced overview rather than an argumentative
or persuasive text. The technical requirements are not discussed.
2. According to the passage, what is one benefit of telehealth for patients?
A. It guarantees a more accurate diagnosis.
B. It reduces the cost of travel.
,C. It eliminates the need for all in-person visits.
D. It ensures complete data privacy.
> Answer: B
> Rationale: The passage explicitly states that proponents cite "reduced travel costs for patients" as a benefit. It does not
claim it guarantees more accurate diagnoses or eliminates the need for all in-person visits. In fact, it notes concerns about
data privacy.
3. What is the meaning of the word "prevalence" as used in the first sentence of the passage?
A. The quality of being rare
B. The widespread occurrence of something
C. The legal prohibition of something
D. The financial cost of something
> Answer: B
> Rationale: In the context of the passage, "prevalence" refers to how common or widespread telehealth services have
become. The other options are incorrect definitions for this context.
4. Which of the following is the author's main point in the third sentence?
A. Telehealth has become a permanent fixture.
, B. There are significant concerns associated with telehealth.
C. Telehealth was more successful during global health crises.
D. Patients prefer telehealth over in-person care.
> Answer: B
> Rationale: The third sentence begins with "However, critics raise concerns..." and goes on to list several negative issues
like the digital divide, quality of assessments, and data privacy. This sentence's primary function is to introduce the
counterarguments and concerns related to telehealth.
5. Which of the following sentences from the passage best supports the idea that telehealth's success is not guaranteed?
A. "In recent years, the prevalence of telehealth services has expanded dramatically."
B. "Proponents cite increased access for rural populations..."
C. "The future of telehealth will likely depend on addressing these challenges..."
D. "Initially adopted as a necessity during global health crises..."
> Answer: C
> Rationale: This sentence directly implies that the future of telehealth is conditional. By stating that its future "will likely
depend on addressing these challenges," the author suggests it is not guaranteed to succeed unless the problems
outlined are solved.
6. What is the author's tone in the passage?
