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HESI A2

Reading Comprehension HESI A2

1. The information presented is:

A. Slanted in favor of newscasters
B. Slanted against people with deep voices
C. Balanced in its approach
D. Not applicable

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The information is balanced in its approach. While the extract mentions that women tend to have shriller voices, making them less desirable public speakers, newscasters, or political candidates, it does not show bias in favor of newscasters or against people with deep voices. The main focus is on the impact of voice qualities such as harshness, rather than promoting or criticizing any specific group.

2. What is the main idea of the passage about Toxins and Your Health?

A. Environmental toxins may have dire health effects over time.
B. Of three toxins studied, lead has the worst effect on health.
C. Toxins may accumulate in the bones of older patients.
D. Johns Hopkins University has discovered a new use for lead.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage emphasizes the long-term effects of environmental toxins such as lead, pesticides, and mercury on brain health, particularly as individuals age. Dr. Brian Schwartz's quote highlights the link between environmental exposure and cognitive decline, framing the entire discussion around the potential health ramifications of such exposure over time. This clearly aligns with choice A, making it the main idea of the passage.

3. What is the meaning of the word moderate as used in the last paragraph?

A. Diminish
B. Facilitate
C. Enhance
D. Conclude

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, "moderate" means to diminish or reduce the severity of symptoms, such as those of attention deficit hyperactive disorder.

4. Which of the following is a conclusion that a reader can draw from this passage?

A. Humans are not the only mammals that exhibit symptoms when infected by Borrelia burgdorferi.
B. The life cycle of an uninfected tick includes a dormant phase before the nymph stage, which is not excluded.
C. Unless a tick feeds on an infected mouse or squirrel, it will not spread Lyme disease.
D. The combination of fever, headache, and joint pain is not a definite indication of Lyme disease.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The passage clearly states that for Lyme disease to spread, a tick must feed on an infected host, such as a mouse or squirrel. This conclusion can be drawn from the information provided in the extract. Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not specify that humans are the only mammals that exhibit symptoms when infected by Borrelia burgdorferi. Choice B is incorrect as the passage mentions that the life cycle of an uninfected tick includes a dormant phase before the nymph stage, without excluding it. Choice D is incorrect because the passage does not state that the combination of fever, headache, and joint pain is a definitive sign of Lyme disease.