Nursing Elites

1. Identify the overall tone of the essay

• A. Earnest
• B. Negative
• C. Self-satisfied
• D. Skeptical

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The tone of the essay is earnest, reflecting a sincere belief in the positive impacts of yoga. The author shares personal anecdotes and testimonials, enhancing this earnestness. The positive language used throughout reinforces the idea that the author genuinely advocates for yoga, supporting the assertion that the tone is earnest.

2. What is implied by the article?

• A. Siam was renamed Thailand in the past
• B. The author dislikes parlor games
• C. Elephants are difficult to take care of and train
• D. White elephants were considered sacred and a burden to their recipients

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The article explicitly states that centuries ago, Siam, now known as Thailand, had the custom of giving white elephants as punishment. This implies that Siam was renamed Thailand in the past. The other choices (B, C, D) are not supported by the content of the article. Choice B is incorrect as the author does not express any dislike for parlor games. Choice C is incorrect as the article does not mention that elephants are easy or difficult to take care of and train. Choice D is incorrect as the article describes white elephants as sacred and a burden to their recipients, not as hard workers in the cane fields.

3. What is stated in the passage about Sleep Apnea?

• A. Sleep apnea causes chronic illness.
• B. Sleep apnea affects intellectual abilities.
• C. Sleep apnea leads to early death.
• D. Sleep apnea causes breathing interruptions.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Sleep apnea causes breathing interruptions.' The passage explicitly mentions sleep apnea as a condition where an individual stops breathing during sleep, indicating breathing interruptions. Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not directly state that sleep apnea causes chronic illness. Choice B is incorrect because the passage discusses how lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities but does not specifically attribute this to sleep apnea. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not mention sleep apnea leading to early death. Therefore, the most accurate statement about sleep apnea based on the passage is that it causes breathing interruptions.

4. Which statement about Lifewings Partners is a fact?

• A. Everyone should have access to Lifewings.
• B. The people in Lifewings are modern heroes.
• C. Steve Harden was clever to found Lifewings.
• D. Lifewings is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The statement that Lifewings is based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a verifiable fact found in the passage. In contrast, the other statements express opinions or subjective views about the organization, which makes option D the correct choice since it represents a factual statement.

5. Which conclusion can the reader draw after reading this passage?

• A. The climate crisis has increased deaths from heatstroke.
• B. Heat exhaustion rarely occurs in dry environments.
• C. The cessation of sweat is not necessarily a positive sign.
• D. Temperatures below 90 degrees are usually not dangerous.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The passage notes that stopping sweating entirely is a serious sign that requires medical attention.

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