which of the following titles best describes the topic of the passage? (1, 1)
-the dangers of welding
-a case study of sepsis
-burns and
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-how to avoid septic shock
case study of sepsis
which of the following is the central idea of the passage? (1, 1)
-welding safety tips
-going to the ER
-symptoms and treatment of sepsis
-characteristics of sepsis
symptoms and treatment of sepsis
which of the following is a key point describing a symptom of sepsis? (1, 1)
-burned skin
-slow heart rate
-shortness of breath
-high blood pressure
shortness of breath
which of the following is a key point describing the cause of sepsis? (1, 1)
-infection
-hot metal
-fever
-burned skin
infection
based on key points in the passage, when could danielle apply for the nursing residency program? (1, 2)
-after enrollment in an associate degree in nursing program
-after graduation from nursing school and completion of CPR/BLS training
-after demonstrating understanding of the "transition to practice" philosophy
-after choosing a specialized area of nursing in the program
after graduation from nursing school and completion of CPR/BLS training
which of the following phrases helps the reader understand the order of events in this passage? (1, 2)
-after graduating from high school
-follow in her grandmother's footsteps
-transition to practice
-become a nurse
after graduating from high school
a key terms, infer how long it took danielle to complete her degree in nursing (1, 2)
-four years
-three years
-two years
-one year
two years
what is the topic of this passage? (1, 3)
-car engine tune-ups
-cardiovascular system
-exercise for heart health
-cardiac events
exercise for heart health
which patients would danielle care for as a neonatal intensive care nurse? (1, 2)
-elderly men and women
-premature or critically ill newborn infants
-adults requiring surgery
-children with severe burns or missing limbs
premature or critically ill newborn infants
which sentence summarizes the topic? (1, 3)
-regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health
-to keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights
-most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events
-for instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles
to keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights
how does the summary sentence support the main topic? (1, 3)
-it explains the similarity between car engines and the human heart
-it defines cardiac events that can occur without proper care
-it illustrates the function of the cardiovascular system
-it describes types of exercises to keep the heart healthy
it describes types of exercises to keep the heart healthy
reread the passage. which phrase is a supporting detail? (1, 3)
-exercise helps blood circulate more effectively
-a car engine requires regular tune-ups
-reduce the chance of cardiac events
-reduced inflammation in the body
exercise helps blood circulate more effectively
which procedure is described in the passage? (1, 4)
-infection control protocol
-IV catheter insertion
-location of suitable veins
-assessment of needle phobia
IV catheter insertion
how are the steps in the passage related? (1, 4)
0they all describe steps in IV catheter insertions
-they address patients with needle phobias
-they provide step-by-step directions
-they include procedural signal words
they include procedural signal words
what are key terms in the passage that signify order? (1, 4)
-first, when, before
-follow, insert, look
-carefully use, secure it
-advance the needle slowly
first, when, before
which key term identifies a step occurring along with another step in a procedure? (1, 4)
-next
-before
-while
-finally
while
what does the number range "3 million to 3.4 million" represent? (1, 6)
-increase in nursing graduates by 2028
-12 % projected growth in nursing careers
-increase in nursing licenses awarded
-10% projected nurse career openings
12 % projected growth in nursing careers
which is the preferred nursing degree? (1, 6)
-ADN
-NCLEX
-MSN
-BSN
BSN
which patients will demand greater nursing care in residential care facilities? (1, 6)
-youth population
-patient requiring rehabilitation
-aging population
-patients requiring ambulatory care
aging population
what is the NCLEX? (1, 6)
-nursing committee licensing exam
-national council licensure examination
-nursing coalition for licensing expertise
-national corporation licensure excellence
national council licensure examination
from which organization does a nurse receive a nursing license? (1, 6)
-state nursing board
-local hospital
-medical facility
-healthcare nursing board
state nursing board
which of the following is a fact that supports the author's argument that PE should be mandatory in schools? (1, 8)
-students spend too much time on electronic devices
-regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health
-sedentary student need to participate in team sports
-it rewards athletic students
regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health
which of the following statements indicates a stereotype? (1, 8)
-students who spend time on electronic devices are not physically active
-physical activity helps students develop stronger bodies and reduce illnesses
-students should learn to participate in team sports
-physical activity helps promote between mental health among students
students who spend time on electronic devices are not physically active
which of the following describes the author's point of view regarding PE? (1, 8)
-PE rewards students who are naturally athletic
-PE does little for students who spend time on electronic devices
-PE requires participation in team sports
-PE should be mandatory in schools
PE should be mandatory in schools
which of the following describes the tone of this passage? (1, 8)
-pessimistic
-optimistic
-informative
-irritated
informative
based on context in the passage, which of the following is the meaning of the word "trekked"? (1, 10)
-defeated
-carried
-studied
-hiked
hiked
which of the following phrases provide a context clue to the meaning of the word "formidable"? (1, 10)
-overland trip
-rugged wilderness
-uncharted tributary
-harsh elements
rugged wilderness
the writer states that "the jungle's thick vegetation acted like a massive green wall blocking the team's progress." which of the following figurative devices is used in the sentence? (1, 10)
-personification
-methaphor
-simile
-connotation
simile
the write refers to the wilderness as a "formidable opponent." which of the following figurative devices is used in the sentence? (1, 10)
-personification
-connotation
-denotation
-simile
personification
which of the following sources appears to be the most reliable? (1, 13)
-blog by a nurse influencer
-website by a nurse staffing organization
-website from a medical facility
-both answers B and C
website from a medical facility
which of the following features would support the reliability of a source? (1, 13)
-a medical facility website featuring its staff's insight is most authoritative
-both websites feature relevant insight from medical staff and travel nurses
-a nursing staff website features nurses' stories who gain experience in multiple settings
-a nursing blog with a nurse influencer's stories is captivating and based on experience
a medical facility website featuring its staff's insight is most authoritative
which of the following is a reason the credentials of an author are important to known when evaluating a source? (1, 13)
-to understand their personal experience
-to substantiate their expertise
-to support an opinion about the author
-to understand their views on policy
to substantiate their expertise
which of the following is a reason to evaluate the credibility of sources on falls prevention? (1, 13)
-to use only hospital-approved references
-to locate an alternate perspective
-to follow safety protocol and practice
-to establish relevancy and accuracy
to establish relevancy and accuracy
in the preceding passage, which text feature highlights the course title? (1, 14)
-bold font
-sidebar
-quotation
-italics
italics
which information is included in a sidebar? (1, 14)
-campus map
-prerequisites
-course description
-footnote
prerequisites
what is the meaning of the superscript "1" after the quotation in the passage? (1, 14)
-it identifies the number of a footnote related to the quotation
-it means that is the first quotation used in the course catalog
-it signifies the importance of that quotation
-it marks an in-text citation for a reference
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