Reading Practice Test Flashcards
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A patient education handout states: 'After your procedure, you may experience mild soreness for 24-48 hours. Apply ice for 15 minutes every hour during the first day. Take prescribed pain medication as directed. Contact our office immediately if you develop fever above 101°F, excessive bleeding, or increasing pain.' What is the primary purpose of this passage?
Answer: To provide post-procedure care instructions
The passage provides specific instructions for care after a procedure, including what to expect, what to do, and when to seek help.
Read the following: 'The WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30. By February 15, cases had been reported in 25 countries. On March 11, the organization characterized the situation as a pandemic.' Which text structure is used in this passage?
Answer: Chronological order
The passage presents events in time order using specific dates (January 30, February 15, March 11), following a chronological structure.
An article argues: 'Electronic health records have reduced medication errors by 55% in hospitals that adopted them. However, implementation costs average $15 million for a mid-size hospital, and staff report spending 30% more time on documentation. Despite these drawbacks, the patient safety improvements justify the investment.' The author's argument would be most weakened by which finding?
Answer: The 55% reduction figure included only certain types of medication errors
If the 55% reduction only counted certain error types, the overall safety benefit might be overstated, weakening the core argument that safety improvements justify the cost.
In a biology textbook, a section heading reads 'How Antibiotics Combat Bacterial Infections.' Which of the following would most likely appear in this section?
Answer: An explanation of mechanisms by which antibiotics kill or inhibit bacteria
The heading specifies 'how antibiotics combat' infections, indicating the section will explain the mechanisms of antibiotic action against bacteria.
A medical consent form contains: 'I understand that this procedure carries risks including but not limited to infection, bleeding, nerve damage, and adverse reaction to anesthesia. I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made regarding the outcome.' The phrase 'including but not limited to' serves what purpose?
Answer: To indicate that the listed risks are not exhaustive
The phrase 'including but not limited to' indicates that the listed items are examples and that additional risks may exist beyond those specifically mentioned.
A study summary reads: 'Group A received the new drug and showed 45% symptom improvement. Group B received a placebo and showed 30% symptom improvement. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05).' Based on this passage, what contributed to the 30% improvement in Group B?
Answer: The placebo effect and natural disease progression
Group B received a placebo (inactive treatment), so their improvement is attributable to the placebo effect and/or natural progression of the condition, not to any active drug.