Nursing Elites

1. What is stated in the passage about the Olympic Games?

• A. The Olympic Games are held every four years.
• B. The Olympic Games are often postponed.
• C. The Olympic Games are held only in leap years.
• D. The Olympic Games only involve certain countries.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The Olympic Games are held every four years,' as stated in the passage. The extract explicitly mentions that the Summer Olympic Games are held every four years. Choice B is incorrect as there is no mention of the Olympic Games being often postponed in the passage. Choice C is incorrect because although the Olympic Games occur during leap years, they are not exclusively held only in leap years. Choice D is incorrect as there is no indication in the passage that the Olympic Games only involve certain countries.

2. The main idea of the passage is ___________.

• A. The CDC keeps an eye out for new potentially threatening health issues
• B. Children require several more hours of sleep per night than adults do
• C. More people are staying up at night to surf the Internet or watch television
• D. Lack of adequate sleep is becoming a major national health problem

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The main idea of the passage is that lack of adequate sleep is becoming a major national health problem.

3. What is the meaning of the word "pulses" as it appears in the first paragraph?

• A. The regular throbbing of the arteries caused by successive contractions of the heart
• B. The general attitude of the public or a specific population toward health concerns
• C. The edible seeds produced by legumes such as peas, beans, or lentils
• D. Any type of food with animal origins such as butter, honey, or eggs

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the passage, "pulses" refers to the edible seeds produced by legumes.

4. What does the author of the passage on the Electoral College seem to suggest?

• A. The Electoral College should be abolished.
• B. The Electoral College works as intended.
• C. The Electoral College needs reform.
• D. The Electoral College confuses voters.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The author of the passage suggests that the Electoral College works as intended. Despite acknowledging its confusing nature and the possibility of results differing from the popular vote, the author highlights that the founding fathers had a purpose behind its design. Therefore, the Electoral College is viewed as functioning as intended. Choice A is incorrect because the author does not advocate for abolishing the Electoral College. Choice C is incorrect as there is no explicit mention of the need for reform. Choice D is incorrect as the author does not focus on the confusion caused to voters but rather on the system's original purpose.

5. Which is not mentioned as a possible result of being spanked in childhood?

• A. Aggression
• B. Coercive sex
• C. Delinquency
• D. Incontinence

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Incontinence.' The passage discusses the negative consequences of spanking in childhood, such as increased aggression, delinquent behavior, and future sexual problems like coercive sex. However, incontinence is not mentioned as a possible result of being spanked. Therefore, it is the correct choice. Choices A, B, and C are all supported by the passage, making them incorrect answers.

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