Nursing Elites

1. In this passage, which of these is not mentioned as a possible sign of heat exhaustion?

• A. Dizziness
• B. Nausea
• C. Headache
• D. Drowsiness

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage mentions dizziness, nausea, and headache as symptoms but does not list drowsiness.

2. Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about A Short History of the CDC?

• A. Where the organization began.
• B. Who first ran the organization.
• C. When the organization changed its name.
• D. What divisions make up the current CDC.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not provide specific details about the divisions that currently make up the CDC. Instead, it focuses on the organization's historical context, original goals, and overall mission. Thus, D is correct as it identifies information not covered in the passage.

3. Throughout this passage, the word suit means?

• A. A set of clothing.
• B. A group of cards in a deck.
• C. A legal case.
• D. A formal request.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. In the passage, the word 'suit' refers to one of the four groups of cards in a deck of playing cards. The passage explains how the suits of cards, such as spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs, are used in the game of Bridge. Choice A, 'A set of clothing,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the context of playing cards. Choice C, 'A legal case,' and Choice D, 'A formal request,' are also incorrect as they have no relevance to the discussion of card games in the passage.

4. What is implied about Benjamin Franklin in the passage on Daylight Savings Time?

• A. Benjamin Franklin opposed the idea of Daylight Savings Time.
• B. Benjamin Franklin was the first to implement Daylight Savings Time.
• C. Benjamin Franklin proposed the idea of Daylight Savings Time.
• D. Benjamin Franklin had no role in Daylight Savings Time.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The passage states that Benjamin Franklin first suggested the introduction of Daylight Savings Time in the 18th century. However, the first serious proposal came in 1907 from William Willet. Franklin's idea was not implemented during his lifetime, but he did propose the concept. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Choice A is incorrect because Franklin did not oppose the idea. Choice B is incorrect because he was not the first to implement it. Choice D is incorrect because he did have a role in proposing the idea.

5. Which statement is not a detail from the passage?

• A. Condensation fails to happen when water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid
• B. Evaporation happens when water changes into gas
• C. The water cycle does not involve precipitation
• D. Water evaporates from oceans and rivers

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'The water cycle does not involve precipitation,' is not a detail from the passage. The passage clearly states that precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, is a crucial part of the water cycle. On the other hand, choices A, B, and D are all supported by the passage. Condensation occurs when water vapor cools, evaporation occurs when water changes into gas, and water evaporates from oceans and rivers are all mentioned in the text.

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