Nursing Elites

1. What is the main idea of the passage about Super Foods?

• A. Super foods are low in calories but provide essential nutrients that have enormous health benefits.
• B. U.S. supermarkets should make a point of stocking up on powerful super foods.
• C. Blueberries are a super food that contains a natural inflammatory as well as important vitamins and minerals.
• D. Doctors now believe that daily inclusion of super foods in the diet can reverse the aging process.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The main idea emphasizes that superfoods are low in calories yet rich in essential nutrients that provide significant health benefits. This statement captures the overall essence of the passage, while the other options focus too narrowly or introduce unsupported claims, making A the correct answer.

2. What is the meaning of the word viable as used in the last paragraph?

• A. Reasonable
• B. Unresolved
• C. Contemporary
• D. Consistent

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the passage, "viable" means reasonable or feasible, referring to the acceptability of acupuncture as a treatment option based on the study's results. This definition aligns with the implications made in the conclusion of the study, thus supporting option A.

3. 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.

4. What is the meaning of the word 'elasticity' in the last paragraph?

• A. Something that is able to resist and be flexible
• B. Something that is like plastic
• C. Something that is dynamic and electrifying
• D. Something that is silly

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Elasticity' refers to the ability of the arterial walls to resist and be flexible, which affects blood pressure. In the provided extract, it is mentioned that an increase in blood pressure can occur if the arterial walls lose some of their elasticity with age or disease. This demonstrates that elasticity refers to the property of being able to resist and be flexible, supporting choice A as the correct answer. The other choices, B, C, and D, do not accurately reflect the concept of elasticity in the context of arterial walls and blood pressure.

5. What is one of the author’s primary purposes in writing this essay?

• A. To persuade
• B. To entertain
• C. To analyze
• D. To reflect

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The author primarily aims to persuade the reader of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and encourages ensuring sufficient omega-3 intake through diet.

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