Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees 'be happier, healthier, and more productive'?

• A. In 1999, National Napping Day was founded in response to Daylight Saving Time
• B. Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food
• C. Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap
• D. A study showing that the best time of the day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The statement that rested people have better impulse control supports the claim that napping during the workday can lead to employees being happier, healthier, and more productive. Improved impulse control can result in better decision-making, including choosing nutritious food over junk food, which contributes to overall well-being and productivity. Choices A, C, and D do not directly address the relationship between napping and improved well-being or productivity, making them less relevant to supporting the claim.

2. What word best describes the author's attitude toward those who believe they understand money?

• A. Supportive
• B. Incriminating
• C. Excessive
• D. Patronizing

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author's tone towards those who think they understand money is patronizing, as seen in the statement 'Many of my hearers may say, 'we understand this; this is economy, and we know economy is wealth; we know we can't eat our cake and keep it also.' Yet I beg to say that perhaps more cases of failure arise from mistakes on this point than almost any other.' This conveys a sense of superiority and belittlement, making 'Patronizing' the best word to describe the author's attitude. - Choice A, 'Supportive,' is incorrect as the author is not expressing support but rather a critical view. - Choice B, 'Incriminating,' is incorrect as the author is not accusing or blaming those who believe they understand money. - Choice C, 'Excessive,' is incorrect as it does not capture the author's attitude of looking down on others' understanding of money.

3. Which of the following words are synonyms for 'erroneously' as used in the passage?

• A. Correctly
• B. Inconsequentially
• C. Mistakenly
• D. Extraneously

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Erroneously' means incorrectly or mistakenly, which aligns with the context provided in the passage. Therefore, 'Incorrectly' and 'Mistakenly' are synonyms for 'erroneously.' 'Inconsequentially' means not resulting in any significant consequence, which is not synonymous with 'erroneously.' 'Extraneously' means irrelevant or unnecessary, which is also not a synonym for 'erroneously.'

4. Does the author imply that she believes the hero should be more nuanced and less unconditionally good in U.S.-made movies?

• A. believes the hero should always appear to be morally worthy.
• B. believes the hero should never appear to be morally worthy.
• C. believes the hero should be more nuanced and less unconditionally good.
• D. believes the hero is an uninteresting character.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author implies that she believes the hero should be more nuanced and less unconditionally good in U.S.-made movies. This is evident from her claim that it is hard to find a movie that presents the hero as anything other than supremely morally worthy, suggesting a desire for more complexity and depth in the portrayal of the hero character. Choice A is incorrect because the author does not advocate for the hero always appearing morally worthy. Choice B is incorrect as the author does not suggest that the hero should never appear morally worthy. Choice D is incorrect as the author does not state that the hero is an uninteresting character, but rather emphasizes the need for a more nuanced portrayal.

5. Which definition best fits the word zymosis?

• A. Discontent
• B. An infectious disease
• C. Poverty
• D. Bad luck

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this passage, the word 'zymosis' is described as a malady that the narrator has been suffering from since boyhood. This aligns with the definition of zymosis as an infectious disease, making option B the correct choice. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the passage clearly indicates that zymosis is a medical condition, not related to feelings of discontent, poverty, or bad luck.

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