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 'composed' in the first paragraph?

• A. To consist of
• B. To be uniquely discovered
• C. To be set apart
• D. To be surprised

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context provided, 'composed' means to consist of. The paragraph explains that a drop of water is composed of an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B, 'To be uniquely discovered,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the composition of a drop of water. Choice C, 'To be set apart,' and Choice D, 'To be surprised,' are also incorrect as they do not convey the meaning of 'composed' as it is used in this paragraph.

3. Sleeping apparently helps with everything EXCEPT ___________.

• A. Fatigue
• B. Memory
• C. Learning
• D. Appetite

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the provided extract, sleeping helps with fatigue, memory, and learning. The passage mentions how a nap can refresh the brain, improve the ability to learn and remember, and enhance memory. However, the extract does not mention anything about sleeping helping with appetite. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are supported by the content of the passage, emphasizing the positive effects of sleep on fatigue, memory, and learning.

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 meaning of the word overturn in the last paragraph of the passage?

• A. Justify
• B. Invalidate
• C. Support
• D. Review

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word "overturn" means to invalidate or negate existing guidelines. In this context, the passage questions whether the findings of the study are substantial enough to change established medical recommendations regarding caffeine intake during pregnancy, making option B the appropriate choice.

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