Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The hospital implemented a new triage protocol, resulting in a 20% reduction in wait times, though staff reported increased workload.' Which conclusion is best supported?
Answer: The protocol improved efficiency but created staff burden.
The passage supports both the efficiency gain and the staff workload increase as direct outcomes of the protocol.
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to AMBIGUOUS.
Answer: Explicit
Ambiguous means unclear or open to multiple interpretations; explicit means clearly and directly stated.
Which sentence uses the word 'chronic' correctly?
Answer: The chronic shortage of supplies had persisted for three years.
Chronic means persisting for a long time, making a three-year shortage the correct usage.
In a passage about electronic health records, the author argues that interoperability is the 'cornerstone of modern healthcare.' What does 'cornerstone' most likely mean here?
Answer: A fundamental and essential element
Cornerstone is used figuratively to mean a foundational or essential element upon which other things depend.
Select the analogy that best completes: Diagnosis is to treatment as _____ is to solution.
Answer: Problem
Diagnosis identifies the problem, and treatment follows; similarly, identifying the problem precedes the solution.
A memo states: 'All staff must complete training by Friday unless prior approval is obtained.' A nurse submits a request for an extension on Thursday. What should happen?
Answer: The nurse's request should be reviewed for possible approval.
The memo allows for exceptions if prior approval is obtained, so the nurse's request should be reviewed.
Which of the following best defines 'inference' in reading comprehension?
Answer: Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from evidence in the text, not stated explicitly.