ATI TEAS 2021 READING COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

How do we identify a topic when it comes to reading? - CORRECT ANS The topic of a complex text is the subject of the entire piece of writing *Found at the beginning of the text in a topic sentence How do we identify the main idea or purpose of the passage? - CORRECT ANS Once you've identified the topic, you can then identify the main idea or purpose of the passage Ex. The (topic) of a text is blood pressure The (Main Idea) could be how to measure blood pressure How do we identify the key points or purpose of the passage? - CORRECT ANS They are the supporting details, that support the main idea Ex. if the main idea is how to measure blood pressure, the key points will be the steps to take to complete the measurement How do we rephrase key points? - CORRECT ANS Basically putting it into your own words ( This will help us understand and remember what we've read) By rephrasing these key ideas in a shorter form, you are summarizing a complex text. What's the meaning of making an inference? - CORRECT ANS An idea of about a topic based on evidence and reasoning. Basically reading between the lines of what is stated. In other words, applying logic and experience to facts and evidence in a passage to build an idea about the topic In the past hospital nurses could only check patients vital signs by hand , which required precision and more frequent checks . Today however, there are a variety of monitors that can help nurses ensure that patients are stable constantly