Nursing Elites

1. Why did Strauss set up a net during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge?

• A. For suspension
• B. For balance
• C. For aesthetics
• D. For safety

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Strauss set up a net to ensure the safety of the workers in case of falls during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Safety nets were essential to protect the workers from potential accidents or falls while working on the bridge. Choice A ('For suspension') is incorrect as safety nets were not used for suspension purposes but rather for worker safety. Choice B ('For balance') is incorrect as the balance of the bridge was maintained by other construction elements, not safety nets. Choice C ('For aesthetics') is incorrect as safety nets are not related to the visual appearance of the bridge but rather to the protection of the workers.

2. The word 'track' as used in the last paragraph of the passage can best be defined as ___________.

• A. Keep a record of
• B. A new attitude
• C. Follow carefully
• D. A paved, circular path

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the context of the passage, 'track' refers to a 'paved, circular path' for running or walking. The last sentence of the passage encourages people to get off the couch and onto the track, indicating a physical path for exercise. Choice A, 'Keep a record of,' is incorrect as the context does not suggest any relation to recording information. Choice B, 'A new attitude,' is unrelated to the context of exercise and fatigue reduction. Choice C, 'Follow carefully,' does not fit the context of physical activity and energy levels discussed in the passage.

3. What is the meaning of the word 'emitting' as it is used in the second paragraph?

• A. Repelling
• B. Releasing
• C. Closing
• D. Charging

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context provided, 'emitting' means releasing, specifically referring to the electric currents being released in the body. The passage describes how electric currents are constantly being emitted in the body and can be detected on the body's surface, ultimately recorded by an electrocardiograph. This process is about the release of electric impulses, making 'releasing' the correct interpretation. Choice A, 'Repelling,' implies pushing away, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Choice C, 'Closing,' and Choice D, 'Charging,' do not align with the context of electric currents being emitted.

4. What statement about jetlag can be inferred from the passage on Daylight Savings Time?

• A. Jetlag is caused by flying at high speeds.
• B. Jetlag is caused by moving between time zones.
• C. Jetlag is unrelated to time zone changes.
• D. Jetlag is a myth.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Jetlag is caused by moving between time zones.' The passage explains that jetlag occurs when moving suddenly from one time zone to another, such as when flying from Asia to North America. This disrupts the body's internal clock, leading to symptoms like tiredness and sleep disturbances. Choice A is incorrect as jetlag is not attributed to high-speed travel but to time zone changes. Choice C is incorrect as the passage clearly links jetlag to changes in time zones. Choice D is incorrect as jetlag is a real phenomenon experienced by individuals who travel across different time zones.

5. What does the word 'composed' mean in the passage on the Water Cycle?

• A. To consist of.
• B. To create.
• C. To separate.
• D. To destroy.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context of the Water Cycle, 'composed' means 'to consist of' parts. For instance, water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'composed' in this context is to consist of various components. Choice B, 'To create,' is incorrect as 'composed' refers to the makeup of something rather than the act of making or creating. Choices C and D, 'To separate' and 'To destroy,' are also incorrect as they do not align with the meaning of 'composed' in the passage.

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