Nursing Elites

1. Which definition most closely relates to the usage of the word 'moult' in the passage?

• A. An adventure of sorts, especially underwater
• B. Mating act between two insects
• C. The act of shedding part or all of the outer shell
• D. Death of an organism that ends in a revival of life

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Moult' refers to the act of shedding the outer shell, which is part of the insect's development. In the passage, it mentions insects that remain continually under water until they are ready to undergo their final moult and attain the winged state. This process of shedding the outer shell is crucial for insects transitioning from their aquatic larval stage to their aerial adult stage. Choices A, B, and D do not align with the specific context provided in the passage about the term 'moult.'

2. Which word in the passage shows that the plunger is depressed and air is pushed out at the same time?

• A. Out
• B. Continued
• C. As
• D. Causes

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: As.' In the provided extract, the word 'As' is used to indicate the simultaneous action of depressing the plunger and pushing out the air. It establishes a connection between the two actions, showing that they occur together. Choice A, 'Out,' refers to the result of pushing the air out, not the action happening simultaneously. Choice B, 'Continued,' suggests a subsequent action rather than a simultaneous one. Choice D, 'Causes,' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, not the action happening simultaneously like the word 'As' does.

3. As used in the passage, what does the word 'depressed' most nearly mean?

• A. Very unhappy
• B. Decreased appreciably
• C. Exhaled hard
• D. Pushed down

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, 'depressed' means 'pushed down' as it refers to the action of pushing down the plunger to force out the clog in the pipe. The word 'depressed' is used to describe the physical action of pressing down, not to convey emotions like being very unhappy (choice A), to decrease appreciably (choice B), or to exhale hard (choice C), making these choices incorrect.

4. Which of the following is not an example of something the author of Passage 1 claims travels from place to place through human environment?

• A. Fairy tales
• B. Language
• C. Ideas
• D. Foods

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Foods. The author of Passage 1 mentions language, ideas, and goods as examples of things that travel from place to place through the movement of peoples. There is no mention of food in the passage as something that is spread through human interaction. Fairy tales, language, and ideas are specifically highlighted in the text as elements that are transmitted through human interaction. While foods can be exchanged between cultures, the passage does not discuss them in the context of spreading through human interaction, making it the correct answer. Choice A (Fairy tales), B (Language), and C (Ideas) are all supported by the text as examples of things that travel through human environments, unlike food.

5. Which of the statements reflect information that one could reasonably infer based on the author's tone?

• A. The author's tone is persuasive and attempts to call the audience to action.
• B. The author's tone is passionate due to excitement over the subject and personal narrative.
• C. The author's tone is informative and exhibits interest in the subject of the study.
• D. The author's tone is somber, depicting some anger at the state of insect larvae.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The statement 'The author's tone is persuasive and attempts to call the audience to action' reflects information that one could reasonably infer based on the author's tone. The use of persuasive language and an attempt to call the audience to action suggests that the author is trying to convince or motivate the readers to take a specific course of action. This inference is based on the author's choice of words and the overall tone of the text. Choice B is incorrect as it introduces the idea of excitement and personal narrative, which are not clearly indicated in the author's tone. Choice C is incorrect as although the author may be informative, the focus is on persuasive language rather than merely providing information. Choice D is incorrect as it introduces emotions like anger and somberness, which are not explicitly conveyed in the author's tone.

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