Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage reads: 'Studies show that patients who receive clear discharge instructions are 30% less likely to be readmitted.' Which statement is an assumption required for this conclusion?
Answer: Clear instructions effectively improve patient understanding and adherence.
The conclusion assumes that clear instructions lead to better understanding and adherence, which then reduces readmission.
Which sentence uses a PASSIVE voice construction?
Answer: The prescription was reviewed carefully by the pharmacist.
Passive voice places the receiver of the action (prescription) as the subject, with the agent (pharmacist) in a prepositional phrase.
What does 'contraindicated' mean in a clinical context?
Answer: Not advised due to potential harm
Contraindicated means a treatment or medication should not be used because it may cause harm in specific circumstances.
A memo concludes: 'Therefore, we recommend switching to electronic scheduling.' The word 'therefore' signals:
Answer: A conclusion drawn from prior evidence
Therefore is a transitional word that signals a conclusion or result based on preceding reasoning or evidence.
Which sentence best demonstrates concise, professional writing?
Answer: The nurse administered pain medication to the patient.
Option B conveys the same information in the fewest words with clear subject-verb-object structure.
Read: 'The policy applies to all staff, including part-time employees, except those under contract arrangements.' A part-time contractor asks if she is covered. The answer is:
Answer: No, because contract arrangements are explicitly excluded.
The exception clause 'except those under contract arrangements' overrides the inclusion of part-time employees for contractors.
The root word 'graph' appears in telegraph, autograph, and photograph. What does 'graph' most likely mean?
Answer: Writing or recording
The Greek root 'graph' means to write or record, present across all three words as a form of recording information.