Nursing Elites

1. What is the meaning of the word leached as used in the last paragraph?

• A. Sucked
• B. Compressed
• C. Seeped
• D. Materialized

Correct answer: C

Rationale: "Leached" refers to the process by which substances, such as lead, seep or dissolve out of materials, in this case, water pipes.

2. What is the meaning of the word moderation as used in the second paragraph?

• A. Adequate amounts
• B. Intervals of time
• C. Excess
• D. Variation

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, moderation means consuming adequate amounts of unsaturated fats. The passage highlights that unsaturated fats like olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial when consumed in appropriate quantities. Choice B, intervals of time, is incorrect as it does not relate to the consumption of fats. Choice C, excess, is incorrect because moderation implies avoiding excess consumption. Choice D, variation, is unrelated to the context of consuming fats in appropriate amounts.

3. The passage mentions all of these uses for microscopy EXCEPT ___________.

• A. Ear surgery
• B. Amputations
• C. Vasectomies
• D. Reconstructions

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The passage discusses various uses of microscopy in surgery, including ear surgery, amputations, and reconstructions. However, vasectomies are not mentioned as an application of microscopy in the text. Therefore, vasectomies are the exception among the listed uses. Choices A, B, and D are supported by details in the extract, making them incorrect answers. The passage highlights the uses of microscopy in delicate ear operations, repairing blood vessels in partially amputated limbs, and improving breast reconstructions. While vasectomies are mentioned briefly in the extract, they are not connected to the application of microscopy in the context of surgeries.

4. Which part of the bridge was built first according to the passage on Golden Gate Bridge?

• A. The cables.
• B. The anchorages.
• C. The roadway.
• D. The towers.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'The anchorages.' The passage states that construction began by building the anchorages first. After that, the builders moved on to the towers, then the cables, and lastly, the roadway. Building the anchorages was crucial to providing a stable foundation for the bridge. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the passage clearly outlines the sequence of construction starting with the anchorages.

5. What is the purpose of white elephants in the tradition mentioned in the passage?

• A. White elephants are symbols of wealth and power.
• B. White elephants represent unwanted and burdensome gifts.
• C. White elephants are used in religious ceremonies.
• D. White elephants are mythological creatures with no real use.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the tradition mentioned in the passage, white elephants were given as punishment gifts by rulers to those who displeased them. These white elephants were considered burdensome because they were sacred and could not be made to work like other elephants. The recipients had to bear the high maintenance costs and care for the white elephants in a lavish style, leading to financial burdens and sometimes impoverishment. This tradition originated the term 'white elephant' to denote unwanted gifts. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is incorrect because white elephants were not symbols of wealth and power in this context; they were burdensome gifts. Choice C is incorrect as there is no mention of white elephants being used in religious ceremonies in the passage. Choice D is incorrect as white elephants in the tradition were real elephants, not mythological creatures with no practical use.

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